US Bridges

County Highway 44 over Br of Copperas Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 2.6 M S of Ill 92 · Structure no. 081501300000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 44 over Br of Copperas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Highway 44 over Br of Copperas Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 44
CrossesBr of Copperas Creek
Location2.6 M S of Ill 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36012, -90.87856
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Highway 44 over Br of Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 44 over Br of Copperas 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway 44 over Br of Copperas Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 44 over Br of Copperas Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns County Highway 44 over Br of Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.