US Bridges

County HWY 10 over Lick Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 S of New Berlin · Structure no. 084500000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 10 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County HWY 10 over Lick Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 10
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.5 S of New Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.70156, -89.92796
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 HWY 10 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 10 over Lick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County HWY 10 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 10 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County HWY 10 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.