US Bridges

Elmore RD over French Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · NW1/4-5-BRIMFIELD · Structure no. 072314700000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmore RD over French Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmore RD over French Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElmore RD
CrossesFrench Creek
LocationNW1/4-5-BRIMFIELD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.88586, -89.96559
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 Elmore RD over French Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmore RD over French 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Elmore RD over French Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Elmore RD over French Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Elmore RD over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.