Hickory Hills RD over Br of Elkhorn Creek
FairWhiteside County, Illinois · 4 MI N. Sterling · Structure no. 098555000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Hills RD over Br of Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hickory Hills RD over Br of Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 67 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Hills RD over Br of Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Hickory Hills RD over Br of Elkhorn 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 Hickory Hills RD over Br of Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hickory Hills RD over Br of Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Hills RD over Br of Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.