US Bridges

Cemetery Road-Tr over Br of Walnut Creek

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · S.CTR-14-T10NR5E · Structure no. 072451400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road-Tr over Br of Walnut Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cemetery Road-Tr over Br of Walnut Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road-Tr
CrossesBr of Walnut Creek
LocationS.CTR-14-T10NR5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.84667, -89.8986
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road-Tr over Br of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road-Tr over Br of Walnut 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 Cemetery Road-Tr over Br of Walnut Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cemetery Road-Tr over Br of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cemetery Road-Tr over Br of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.