Ch 13 over Whitley Creek
FairColes County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NW Mattoon · Structure no. 015320700000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 13 over Whitley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 13 over Whitley Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 13 over Whitley Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 13 over Whitley 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 13 over Whitley Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 13 over Whitley Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 13 over Whitley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.