US Bridges

Ch 19 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Taylor Ridge · Structure no. 081500500000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 over Copperas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 19 over Copperas Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 19
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location3 MI SW Taylor Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36224, -90.71621
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ch 19 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19 over Copperas 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 19 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ch 19 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.