US Bridges

North Bend Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Hurst · Structure no. 100317400000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bend Road over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Bend Road over Hurricane Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Bend Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2 MI E of Hurst
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.82162, -89.09648
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Bend Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bend Road over Hurricane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Bend Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is North Bend Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns North Bend Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.