US Bridges

Ch 18 over Killjordan Creek

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · W.CTR-22-T5NR3W · Structure no. 055304100000000

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 18 over Killjordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 18 over Killjordan Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 18
CrossesKilljordan Creek
LocationW.CTR-22-T5NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40311, -90.73442
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 18 over Killjordan Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 18 over Killjordan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 18 over Killjordan Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 18 over Killjordan Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ch 18 over Killjordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.