US Bridges

Rome West RD over Hicks Hollow CR

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · N Line SE1/43T10NR8E · Structure no. 072480200000000

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rome West RD over Hicks Hollow CR is a concrete slab carrying Rome West RD over Hicks Hollow CR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRome West RD
CrossesHicks Hollow CR
LocationN Line SE1/43T10NR8E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.87873, -89.57245
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rome West RD over Hicks Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rome West RD over Hicks Hollow CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rome West RD over Hicks Hollow CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rome West RD over Hicks Hollow CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rome West RD over Hicks Hollow CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.