Kilgore Road over Kempers Creek
FairLee County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Dixon · Structure no. 052450400000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kilgore Road over Kempers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kilgore Road over Kempers Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 98 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kilgore Road over Kempers Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Kilgore Road over Kempers 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Kilgore Road over Kempers Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kilgore Road over Kempers Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Kilgore Road over Kempers Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.