US Bridges

Dry Gulch Road over Br of Green River

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 1.6 Min Sublette RD · Structure no. 052561000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Gulch Road over Br of Green River is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Gulch Road over Br of Green River in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDry Gulch Road
CrossesBr of Green River
Location1.6 Min Sublette RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.66554, -89.31968
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2017)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks1%
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

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 Dry Gulch Road over Br of Green River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Gulch Road over Br of Green River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Gulch Road over Br of Green River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dry Gulch Road over Br of Green River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dry Gulch Road over Br of Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.