US Bridges

Mendenhall Rd-Tr 1 over Br. Hickory Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · SE-12-T10NR6E · Structure no. 072460700000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mendenhall Rd-Tr 1 over Br. Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mendenhall Rd-Tr 1 over Br. Hickory Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMendenhall Rd-Tr 1
CrossesBr. Hickory Creek
LocationSE-12-T10NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.86007, -89.75544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Mendenhall Rd-Tr 1 over Br. Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mendenhall Rd-Tr 1 over Br. Hickory 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 Mendenhall Rd-Tr 1 over Br. Hickory Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mendenhall Rd-Tr 1 over Br. Hickory Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mendenhall Rd-Tr 1 over Br. Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.