US Bridges

Ch 14 over Missouri Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 2.7 MI N Clayton · Structure no. 001332300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Missouri Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over Missouri Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesMissouri Creek
Location2.7 MI N Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.07619, -90.94691
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Missouri Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Missouri 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Missouri Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Missouri Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Missouri Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.