US Bridges

14th St(fau 7649) over Town Branch Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · Charleston-Harrison · Structure no. 015600900000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th St(fau 7649) over Town Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 14th St(fau 7649) over Town Branch Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Carries14th St(fau 7649)
CrossesTown Branch Creek
LocationCharleston-Harrison
Coordinates39.49397, -88.16755
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th St(fau 7649) over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th St(fau 7649) over Town Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 14th St(fau 7649) over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 14th St(fau 7649) over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 14th St(fau 7649) over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.