US Bridges

US 6 over Spring Creek Trib.

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Atkinson · Structure no. 037201500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Spring Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over Spring Creek Trib. in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,916 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesSpring Creek Trib.
Location1.5 MI W of Atkinson
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.41748, -90.04972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,916 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 6 over Spring Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Spring Creek Trib. 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 6 over Spring Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Spring Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Spring Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.