US Bridges

CH-21 over Honey Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Villas · Structure no. 017305200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-21 over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CH-21 over Honey Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCH-21
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2 MI NW Villas
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9135, -87.79014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-21 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-21 over Honey 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CH-21 over Honey Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CH-21 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CH-21 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.