US Bridges

Stagecoach Trail-C over Kentucky Creek

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · W. Edge Apple River · Structure no. 043325300000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach Trail-C over Kentucky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stagecoach Trail-C over Kentucky Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesStagecoach Trail-C
CrossesKentucky Creek
LocationW. Edge Apple River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.49992, -90.1049
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Stagecoach Trail-C over Kentucky Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stagecoach Trail-C over Kentucky 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stagecoach Trail-C over Kentucky Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stagecoach Trail-C over Kentucky Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Stagecoach Trail-C over Kentucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.