US Bridges

Il 95 over Kepple Creek

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E of Ill 41 · Structure no. 055200300000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 95 over Kepple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 95 over Kepple Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIl 95
CrossesKepple Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Ill 41
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates40.49054, -90.5015
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 95 over Kepple Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 95 over Kepple 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 95 over Kepple Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 95 over Kepple Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 95 over Kepple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.