US Bridges

Creek Dr./Ms 1115 over E Fork Nettle Creek

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .03M S of Thomas Dr. · Structure no. 032701200000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Dr./Ms 1115 over E Fork Nettle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Creek Dr./Ms 1115 over E Fork Nettle Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCreek Dr./Ms 1115
CrossesE Fork Nettle Creek
Location.03M S of Thomas Dr.
Coordinates41.37537, -88.43749
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Dr./Ms 1115 over E Fork Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Dr./Ms 1115 over E Fork Nettle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Dr./Ms 1115 over E Fork Nettle Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Creek Dr./Ms 1115 over E Fork Nettle Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Dr./Ms 1115 over E Fork Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.