US Bridges

Creek RD over Little Rock Ck

Poor

Kendall County, Illinois · 0.5MI N-Little Rk RD · Structure no. 047313800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek RD over Little Rock Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creek RD over Little Rock Ck in Kendall 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCreek RD
CrossesLittle Rock Ck
Location0.5MI N-Little Rk RD
Coordinates41.66957, -88.55881
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,062 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Creek RD over Little Rock Ck built?

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

What condition is Creek RD over Little Rock Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Creek RD over Little Rock Ck carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Creek RD over Little Rock Ck?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Creek RD over Little Rock Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.