US Bridges

Walker RD over Hampshire Creek

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 2.6 MI NW Hampshire · Structure no. 045500700000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker RD over Hampshire Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walker RD over Hampshire Creek in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker RD
CrossesHampshire Creek
Location2.6 MI NW Hampshire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKane County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12254, -88.56908
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic976 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Walker RD over Hampshire Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker RD over Hampshire 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 Walker RD over Hampshire Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walker RD over Hampshire Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Walker RD over Hampshire Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.