US Bridges

Schlink Road over Br Kickapoo Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · SLINESE1/4 33T10NR6E · Structure no. 072461000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schlink Road over Br Kickapoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schlink Road over Br Kickapoo Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSchlink Road
CrossesBr Kickapoo Creek
LocationSLINESE1/4 33T10NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.79935, -89.8198
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Schlink Road over Br Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schlink Road over Br Kickapoo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Schlink Road over Br Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Schlink Road over Br Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Schlink Road over Br Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.