US Bridges

Horace Ave over Kent Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S of State ST · Structure no. 101610700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horace Ave over Kent Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Horace Ave over Kent Creek in Winnebago 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHorace Ave
CrossesKent Creek
Location0.7 MI S of State ST
Coordinates42.26947, -89.12944
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Horace Ave over Kent Creek built?

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

What condition is Horace Ave over Kent 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Horace Ave over Kent Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Horace Ave over Kent Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Horace Ave over Kent Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.