US Bridges

FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Lakey Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E ILL-142 · Structure no. 033000600000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Lakey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Lakey Creek in Hamilton 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.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-855 (ILL-14)
CrossesLakey Creek
Location1.5 MI E ILL-142
RouteState Highway 14
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.08468, -88.51164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Lakey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Lakey 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 FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Lakey Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Lakey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Lakey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.