Spring Valley RD over Little Rock Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 6 MI North Morrison · Structure no. 098302100000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Valley RD over Little Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Valley RD over Little Rock Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Valley RD over Little Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Spring Valley RD over Little Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Valley RD over Little Rock Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Spring Valley RD over Little Rock Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Valley RD over Little Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.