US Bridges

294th ST (tr 8) over Br of Copperas Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 5MI SW Illinois Cty · Structure no. 081502000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

294th ST (tr 8) over Br of Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 294th ST (tr 8) over Br of Copperas Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries294th ST (tr 8)
CrossesBr of Copperas Creek
Location5MI SW Illinois Cty
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37931, -90.97532
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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 294th ST (tr 8) over Br of Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 294th ST (tr 8) 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 294th ST (tr 8) over Br of Copperas Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 294th ST (tr 8) over Br of Copperas Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns 294th ST (tr 8) over Br of Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.