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Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage

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Logan County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Lincoln · Structure no. 054425200000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage in Logan 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford RD
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location2 MI SW Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12133, -89.40698
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Rocky Ford RD over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.