US Bridges

Enlisted Drive over Ash Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 400 West of W. Birchard · Structure no. AFILVDYD06007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Enlisted Drive over Ash Creek is a steel culvert carrying Enlisted Drive over Ash Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEnlisted Drive
CrossesAsh Creek
Location400 West of W. Birchard
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.54067, -89.87346
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$57,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Enlisted Drive over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enlisted Drive over Ash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Enlisted Drive over Ash Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Enlisted Drive over Ash Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m).

Who owns Enlisted Drive over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.