US Bridges

Lowell Park Rd. over Unnamed Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 4.2 MI SW Mt.Morris · Structure no. 071511600000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Park Rd. over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lowell Park Rd. over Unnamed Creek in Ogle 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,716 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLowell Park Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location4.2 MI SW Mt.Morris
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.01026, -89.48696
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,716 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lowell Park Rd. over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Lowell Park Rd. over Unnamed 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Lowell Park Rd. over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Park Rd. over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lowell Park Rd. over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.