US Bridges

Fork Creek RD over Br. Elkhorn Cr.

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.0 N. Brookville · Structure no. 071504600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fork Creek RD over Br. Elkhorn Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Fork Creek RD over Br. Elkhorn Cr. in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFork Creek RD
CrossesBr. Elkhorn Cr.
Location3.0 N. Brookville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.09407, -89.66682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic52 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Fork Creek RD over Br. Elkhorn Cr. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fork Creek RD over Br. Elkhorn Cr. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fork Creek RD over Br. Elkhorn Cr. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Fork Creek RD over Br. Elkhorn Cr.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fork Creek RD over Br. Elkhorn Cr.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.