US Bridges

Barrett RD over Swab Run Creek

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · NE Cor SEG18 TIONR5E · Structure no. 072451300000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett RD over Swab Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Barrett RD over Swab Run Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett RD
CrossesSwab Run Creek
LocationNE Cor SEG18 TIONR5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.85844, -89.96631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks30%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Barrett RD over Swab Run Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett RD over Swab Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Barrett RD over Swab Run Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Barrett RD over Swab Run Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Barrett RD over Swab Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.