US Bridges

Il 41 over Kepple CR

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of Ill 95 · Structure no. 055200500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 41 over Kepple CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 41 over Kepple CR in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2048. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesIl 41
CrossesKepple CR
Location0.5 MI N of Ill 95
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.49823, -90.50464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2048
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 41 over Kepple CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 41 over Kepple CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 41 over Kepple CR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 41 over Kepple CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 41 over Kepple CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.