US Bridges

Il 15 over Lunte Creek

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 3.6 MI W of Il 127 · Structure no. 095201100000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 15 over Lunte Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 15 over Lunte Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 15
CrossesLunte Creek
Location3.6 MI W of Il 127
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.34988, -89.44594
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 15 over Lunte Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 15 over Lunte 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Il 15 over Lunte Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 15 over Lunte Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Il 15 over Lunte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.