US Bridges

CO HWY 19 over Panther Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 4.1 MI W of Plymouth · Structure no. 034319000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 19 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO HWY 19 over Panther Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO HWY 19
CrossesPanther Creek
Location4.1 MI W of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.2898, -91.00246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO HWY 19 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CO HWY 19 over Panther 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 19 over Panther Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 19 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 19 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.