US Bridges

Holly Road over Br of Cattail CR

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Fulton · Structure no. 098415100000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Road over Br of Cattail CR is a concrete culvert carrying Holly Road over Br of Cattail CR in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Road
CrossesBr of Cattail CR
Location2 MI SE Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82984, -90.13488
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Holly Road over Br of Cattail CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Road over Br of Cattail CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Road over Br of Cattail CR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Holly Road over Br of Cattail CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Holly Road over Br of Cattail CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.