US Bridges

Ch 15-KIMMEL Br RD over Beaucoup Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · NEARS.LINESEC.23-8-2 · Structure no. 039319900000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 15-KIMMEL Br RD over Beaucoup Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 15-KIMMEL Br RD over Beaucoup Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 15-KIMMEL Br RD
CrossesBeaucoup Creek
LocationNEARS.LINESEC.23-8-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.80308, -89.29361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 15-KIMMEL Br RD over Beaucoup Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 15-KIMMEL Br RD over Beaucoup 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 15-KIMMEL Br RD over Beaucoup Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 15-KIMMEL Br RD over Beaucoup Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 15-KIMMEL Br RD over Beaucoup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.