US Bridges

FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Br 10 Mile Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 5.2 MI E Frank CO LN · Structure no. 033200100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Br 10 Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Br 10 Mile Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-853 (ILL-14)
CrossesBr 10 Mile Creek
Location5.2 MI E Frank CO LN
RouteState Highway 14
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.08168, -88.61378
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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-853 (ILL-14) over Br 10 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Br 10 Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Br 10 Mile Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Br 10 Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-853 (ILL-14) over Br 10 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.