US Bridges

U.S. 150 over Rock Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 9.1 MI E Il 117 · Structure no. 057203500000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 150 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 150 over Rock Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

CarriesU.S. 150
CrossesRock Creek
Location9.1 MI E Il 117
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.5869, -89.13832
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 U.S. 150 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 150 over Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 150 over Rock Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 150 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 150 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.