Bville-Cochester over Baptist Creek
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · S. CTR-34-T7NR4W · Structure no. 055305200000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bville-Cochester over Baptist Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bville-Cochester over Baptist Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bville-Cochester over Baptist Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bville-Cochester over Baptist 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Bville-Cochester over Baptist Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Bville-Cochester over Baptist Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Bville-Cochester over Baptist Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.