US Bridges

Il 96 over Branch Riley Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 1.3 M S Nauvoo · Structure no. 034252600000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 96 over Branch Riley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 96 over Branch Riley Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 96
CrossesBranch Riley Creek
Location1.3 M S Nauvoo
RouteState Highway 96
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.51005, -91.35795
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 96 over Branch Riley Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 96 over Branch Riley 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Il 96 over Branch Riley Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 96 over Branch Riley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Il 96 over Branch Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.