US Bridges

Hillview Eldred Ro over Shaffer Hollow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Illinois · 0.51 N of Eldred · Structure no. 031200800000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Eldred Ro over Shaffer Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hillview Eldred Ro over Shaffer Hollow Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHillview Eldred Ro
CrossesShaffer Hollow Creek
Location0.51 N of Eldred
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.29619, -90.54923
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview Eldred Ro over Shaffer Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Hillview Eldred Ro over Shaffer Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Hillview Eldred Ro over Shaffer Hollow Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hillview Eldred Ro over Shaffer Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hillview Eldred Ro over Shaffer Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.