US Bridges

Nokomis RD over Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · W. Edge Nokomis · Structure no. 068250500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nokomis RD over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nokomis RD over Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesNokomis RD
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationW. Edge Nokomis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.30511, -89.3
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 Nokomis RD over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nokomis RD over Shoal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nokomis RD over Shoal Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nokomis RD over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nokomis RD over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.