US Bridges

Ch 14 over Spring Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 2 M NW Laharpe · Structure no. 034314100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over Spring Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 M NW Laharpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.62128, -90.99954
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 14 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Spring 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Spring Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.