US Bridges

Ill 14 over Andy Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 0.21M W of Buckner · Structure no. 028007600000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 14 over Andy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 14 over Andy Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 14
CrossesAndy Creek
Location0.21M W of Buckner
RouteState Highway 14
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.97973, -89.02826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2023)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Andy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 14 over Andy 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 14 over Andy Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 14 over Andy Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 14 over Andy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.