US Bridges

Ch 7 over Mckee Creek

Fair

Brown County, Illinois · 2 MI W Versailles · Structure no. 005302400000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 7 over Mckee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 7 over Mckee Creek in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 7
CrossesMckee Creek
Location2 MI W Versailles
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.87845, -90.70136
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 7 over Mckee Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 7 over Mckee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 7 over Mckee Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ch 7 over Mckee Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 7 over Mckee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.