US Bridges

S Kent RD over Br of Plum Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 4 MI SW Pearl City · Structure no. 089514000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Kent RD over Br of Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Kent RD over Br of Plum Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS Kent RD
CrossesBr of Plum Creek
Location4 MI SW Pearl City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.24472, -89.90221
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 S Kent RD over Br of Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Kent RD over Br of Plum 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 2021.

How much traffic does S Kent RD over Br of Plum Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Kent RD over Br of Plum Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns S Kent RD over Br of Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.