US Bridges

Ch 4 (huey Rd) over Prairie Creek

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 1.0 Mile N of Hoffman · Structure no. 014511600000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4 (huey Rd) over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 (huey Rd) over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 4 (huey Rd)
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.0 Mile N of Hoffman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.55611, -89.26356
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2020)
Projected traffic798 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 4 (huey Rd) over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4 (huey Rd) over Prairie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 4 (huey Rd) over Prairie Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4 (huey Rd) over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4 (huey Rd) over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.