US Bridges

Kerr Canyon RD over Bradshaw Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 0.1MI S of TR 57 · Structure no. 091324300000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerr Canyon RD over Bradshaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kerr Canyon RD over Bradshaw Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKerr Canyon RD
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location0.1MI S of TR 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.55804, -89.17023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kerr Canyon RD over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kerr Canyon RD over Bradshaw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kerr Canyon RD over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kerr Canyon RD over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kerr Canyon RD over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.