US Bridges

Ch 10 over Mccraney Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 2 MI E Plainville · Structure no. 001304700000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over Mccraney Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Ch 10 over Mccraney Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCh 10
CrossesMccraney Creek
Location2 MI E Plainville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.78703, -91.13772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks14%
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

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 10 over Mccraney Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over Mccraney Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 10 over Mccraney Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over Mccraney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Mccraney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.