Il 1 over Rock Creek
Hardin County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Il 1 over Rock Creek in Hardin County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 35 of the 61 inventoried bridges in Hardin County rated good (57.4%); 4 (6.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 131 ft |
| Location | 3.3 Mi S Gallatin Co |
| NBI structure number | 035001700000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hardin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ill 146 over Big Creek | 2004 | 1,900 | Good |
| Ill 34 & Ill 146 over Threemile Creek | 2009 | 1,550 | Fair |
| Ill 146 over Hosick Creek | 1953 | 1,500 | Poor |
| Ill 146 over Peters Creek | 2013 | 1,500 | Good |
| Ill 146 over Stream | 1954 | 1,500 | Good |
| Ill 34 over Rose Creek | 1924 | 1,400 | Fair |
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