US Bridges

FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Wheeler Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 4 MI E ILL-142 · Structure no. 033000800000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Wheeler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Wheeler Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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)
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location4 MI E ILL-142
RouteState Highway 14
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.08263, -88.46777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Wheeler 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.