US Bridges

Ch 13 over Rector Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 6 MI W Walpole · Structure no. 033318100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over Rector Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 13 over Rector Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCh 13
CrossesRector Creek
Location6 MI W Walpole
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.94451, -88.66001
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 13 over Rector Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 over Rector 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 13 over Rector Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 over Rector Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over Rector Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.