US Bridges

O.R.# 0062 over Br Mckee Creek

Poor

Adams County, Illinois · Siloam Springs ST Pk · Structure no. 001320400000000

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

O.R.# 0062 over Br Mckee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O.R.# 0062 over Br Mckee Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 120 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesO.R.# 0062
CrossesBr Mckee Creek
LocationSiloam Springs ST Pk
Coordinates39.88675, -90.91718
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O.R.# 0062 over Br Mckee Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is O.R.# 0062 over Br Mckee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does O.R.# 0062 over Br Mckee Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is O.R.# 0062 over Br Mckee Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns O.R.# 0062 over Br Mckee Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.