US 6 over Turner Creek
PoorHenry County, Illinois · .39 MI W Il 84 (n) · Structure no. 037007700000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Turner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 6 over Turner Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Turner Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Turner Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Turner Creek carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Turner Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Turner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.