US Bridges

Ch 3 over Trib Walnut Crk

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 0.43 MI N of Ch 10 · Structure no. 102503700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 3 over Trib Walnut Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 3 over Trib Walnut Crk in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCh 3
CrossesTrib Walnut Crk
Location0.43 MI N of Ch 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.7544, -89.33082
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 3 over Trib Walnut Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 3 over Trib Walnut Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 3 over Trib Walnut Crk carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 3 over Trib Walnut Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Ch 3 over Trib Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.