US Bridges

Ch 14 over Mckee Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 1.0 SW Siloam Spring · Structure no. 001300400000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Mckee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 14 over Mckee Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesMckee Creek
Location1.0 SW Siloam Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.8706, -90.96287
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 14 over Mckee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ch 14 over Mckee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Mckee Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Mckee Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Mckee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.