US Bridges

US RTE 6 over Creek

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · .42MI NW of 2900E · Structure no. 037109900000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 6 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US RTE 6 over Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,674 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 6
CrossesCreek
Location.42MI NW of 2900E
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39231, -89.88386
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,674 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US RTE 6 over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 6 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US RTE 6 over Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 6 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 6 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.