US Bridges

Long Hollow RD over Furnace Creek

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 5.5MI NW Elizabeth · Structure no. 043327900000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Hollow RD over Furnace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Long Hollow RD over Furnace Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Hollow RD
CrossesFurnace Creek
Location5.5MI NW Elizabeth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJo Daviess County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.37199, -90.29623
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Long Hollow RD over Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Hollow RD over Furnace 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Long Hollow RD over Furnace Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Long Hollow RD over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Long Hollow RD over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.