US Bridges

Ill 14 over Sugar Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Illinois · 3.9 MI W Hamilton CO · Structure no. 028002900000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 14 over Sugar Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 14 over Sugar Camp Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 14
CrossesSugar Camp Creek
Location3.9 MI W Hamilton CO
RouteState Highway 14
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.0611, -88.77434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 14 over Sugar Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Ill 14 over Sugar Camp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 14 over Sugar Camp Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 14 over Sugar Camp Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 14 over Sugar Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.