US Bridges

Rockton Avenue over Mud Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Latham Road · Structure no. 101510200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockton Avenue over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockton Avenue over Mud Creek in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRockton Avenue
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.5 M S Latham Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36043, -89.09714
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rockton Avenue over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockton Avenue over Mud 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 Rockton Avenue over Mud Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rockton Avenue over Mud Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Rockton Avenue over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.