US Bridges

Bunkr Hil Stuntn R over Paddock Creek

Poor

Macoupin County, Illinois · E. Edge Bunker Hill · Structure no. 059502000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunkr Hil Stuntn R over Paddock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bunkr Hil Stuntn R over Paddock Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBunkr Hil Stuntn R
CrossesPaddock Creek
LocationE. Edge Bunker Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.04256, -89.93764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Bunkr Hil Stuntn R over Paddock Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunkr Hil Stuntn R over Paddock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Bunkr Hil Stuntn R over Paddock Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bunkr Hil Stuntn R over Paddock Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Bunkr Hil Stuntn R over Paddock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.