US Bridges

Oak Ridge RD over Russian Creek

Good

Perry County, Illinois · Sec 19 T4S R3W · Structure no. 073317800000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Ridge RD over Russian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Ridge RD over Russian Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOak Ridge RD
CrossesRussian Creek
LocationSec 19 T4S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.16937, -89.46334
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oak Ridge RD over Russian Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Ridge RD over Russian 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Oak Ridge RD over Russian Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Oak Ridge RD over Russian Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Ridge RD over Russian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.