Acker RD over Cottonwood Creek
GoodWhiteside County, Illinois · 3 MI E. of Fulton · Structure no. 098586100000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Acker RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Acker RD over Cottonwood Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Acker RD over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Acker RD over Cottonwood 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Acker RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Acker RD over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Acker RD over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.