US Bridges

Riekena RD - TR 24 over Largent Creek

PoorPosted for load

Peoria County, Illinois · Cent 30 T8NR7E · Structure no. 072550600000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riekena RD - TR 24 over Largent Creek is a steel culvert carrying Riekena RD - TR 24 over Largent Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiekena RD - TR 24
CrossesLargent Creek
LocationCent 30 T8NR7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.64591, -89.74822
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riekena RD - TR 24 over Largent Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riekena RD - TR 24 over Largent 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 Riekena RD - TR 24 over Largent Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Riekena RD - TR 24 over Largent Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Riekena RD - TR 24 over Largent Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.