US Bridges

Polk ST over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · SE 16 T25NR3W · Structure no. 090608000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk ST over Bull Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Polk ST over Bull Run Creek in Tazewell 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPolk ST
CrossesBull Run Creek
LocationSE 16 T25NR3W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.61638, -89.44563
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Polk ST over Bull Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Polk ST over Bull Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Polk ST over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Polk ST over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Polk ST over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.