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Grove RD (culvert) over North Morgan Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S of Ill 71 · Structure no. 047312200000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove RD (culvert) over North Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grove RD (culvert) over North Morgan Creek in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,788 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove RD (culvert)
CrossesNorth Morgan Creek
Location1.2 MI S of Ill 71
CountyKendall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65913, -88.34678
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic4,788 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove RD (culvert) over North Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove RD (culvert) over North Morgan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Grove RD (culvert) over North Morgan Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grove RD (culvert) over North Morgan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Grove RD (culvert) over North Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.