US Bridges

Wempletown Road over N Fork Kent Creek

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.8 MI N Auburn Road · Structure no. 101507200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wempletown Road over N Fork Kent Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wempletown Road over N Fork Kent Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWempletown Road
CrossesN Fork Kent Creek
Location0.8 MI N Auburn Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.30183, -89.20389
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wempletown Road over N Fork Kent Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wempletown Road over N Fork Kent 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wempletown Road over N Fork Kent Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Wempletown Road over N Fork Kent Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wempletown Road over N Fork Kent Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.