Covell RD over Little Rock Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 7 MI N Morrison · Structure no. 098361200000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covell RD over Little Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Covell RD over Little Rock Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covell RD over Little Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Covell RD over Little Rock 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Covell RD over Little Rock Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Covell RD over Little Rock Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Covell RD over Little Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.