Richelaman RD over Cox Creek
PoorRandolph County, Illinois · 4MI SE Steelville · Structure no. 079427800000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richelaman RD over Cox Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richelaman RD over Cox Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richelaman RD over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richelaman RD over Cox 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Richelaman RD over Cox Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Richelaman RD over Cox Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Richelaman RD over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.