US Bridges

Rocky Comfort RD over Trib to Grassy Lake

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 9MI S of Carterville · Structure no. 100316600000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Comfort RD over Trib to Grassy Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rocky Comfort RD over Trib to Grassy Lake in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRocky Comfort RD
CrossesTrib to Grassy Lake
Location9MI S of Carterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.60962, -89.11379
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rocky Comfort RD over Trib to Grassy Lake built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Comfort RD over Trib to Grassy Lake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Comfort RD over Trib to Grassy Lake carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Comfort RD over Trib to Grassy Lake?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Comfort RD over Trib to Grassy Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.