US Bridges

Paris RD over Wild Creek

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E Whiteside C · Structure no. 052570000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paris RD over Wild Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paris RD over Wild Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesParis RD
CrossesWild Creek
Location0.1 MI E Whiteside C
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.86544, -89.62813
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Paris RD over Wild Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paris RD over Wild Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Paris RD over Wild Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Paris RD over Wild Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Paris RD over Wild Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.