US Bridges

Ch 15 over Little Indian Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 1300N 325E · Structure no. 028331800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 15 over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 15 over Little Indian Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCh 15
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location1300N 325E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.05234, -89.09174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 15 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 15 over Little Indian 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 15 over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 15 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 15 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.