US Bridges

Bluff Rd/Modoc RD over Barbeau Creek

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 11/2MI SE Prairie DR · Structure no. 079200300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Rd/Modoc RD over Barbeau Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Rd/Modoc RD over Barbeau Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesBluff Rd/Modoc RD
CrossesBarbeau Creek
Location11/2MI SE Prairie DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.06374, -90.06618
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Bluff Rd/Modoc RD over Barbeau Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Rd/Modoc RD over Barbeau 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Bluff Rd/Modoc RD over Barbeau Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Rd/Modoc RD over Barbeau Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bluff Rd/Modoc RD over Barbeau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.