US Bridges

Brimfield Rd-Ch R2 over French Creek

FairPosted for load

Peoria County, Illinois · W1/2-25-MILLBROOK · Structure no. 072309700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brimfield Rd-Ch R2 over French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brimfield Rd-Ch R2 over French Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrimfield Rd-Ch R2
CrossesFrench Creek
LocationW1/2-25-MILLBROOK
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.9083, -89.88858
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Brimfield Rd-Ch R2 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brimfield Rd-Ch R2 over French 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brimfield Rd-Ch R2 over French Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Brimfield Rd-Ch R2 over French Creek?

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

Who owns Brimfield Rd-Ch R2 over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.