US Bridges

Graham Chapel Road over Br Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · NE1/4 Sec 19 Elmwood · Structure no. 072311300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Chapel Road over Br Kickapoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Graham Chapel Road over Br Kickapoo Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Chapel Road
CrossesBr Kickapoo Creek
LocationNE1/4 Sec 19 Elmwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.75592, -89.97189
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Graham Chapel Road over Br Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Chapel Road over Br Kickapoo 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 Graham Chapel Road over Br Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Graham Chapel Road over Br Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Chapel Road over Br Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.