US Bridges

Barnett Road over Shop Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E Barnett · Structure no. 068334400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnett Road over Shop Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barnett Road over Shop Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarnett Road
CrossesShop Creek
Location1.0 MI E Barnett
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.26434, -89.67362
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks22%
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 Barnett Road over Shop Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnett Road over Shop Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Barnett Road over Shop Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Barnett Road over Shop Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barnett Road over Shop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.