US Bridges

Parks School Road over Hickory Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · NE1/4 7 Radnor Road · Structure no. 072307300000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks School Road over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Parks School Road over Hickory Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParks School Road
CrossesHickory Creek
LocationNE1/4 7 Radnor Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.87169, -89.74091
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Parks School Road over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks School Road over Hickory 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Parks School Road over Hickory Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Parks School Road over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Parks School Road over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.