US Bridges

Ch 30 Kell Road over Horse Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 3.75 MI E of Kell · Structure no. 061332100000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 30 Kell Road over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 30 Kell Road over Horse Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 30 Kell Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location3.75 MI E of Kell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48692, -88.83869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 30 Kell Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 30 Kell Road over Horse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 30 Kell Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 30 Kell Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 30 Kell Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.