US Bridges

Mowers RD over Br Kilbuck Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · .6 MI E Lynnville RD · Structure no. 071506700000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mowers RD over Br Kilbuck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mowers RD over Br Kilbuck Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMowers RD
CrossesBr Kilbuck Creek
Location.6 MI E Lynnville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.02169, -89.01683
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Mowers RD over Br Kilbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mowers RD over Br Kilbuck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mowers RD over Br Kilbuck Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mowers RD over Br Kilbuck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mowers RD over Br Kilbuck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.