US Bridges

Kent Road over Yellow Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 4MI NW of Pearl City · Structure no. 089513900000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kent Road over Yellow Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKent Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location4MI NW of Pearl City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31674, -89.88306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 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 traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Kent Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Road over Yellow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kent Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Kent Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Kent Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.