US Bridges

Ch 15 Kimmel Bridg over Beaucoupe Creek Trib

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · E.Line SECT.11-8-2 · Structure no. 039322100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 15 Kimmel Bridg over Beaucoupe Creek Trib is a concrete frame carrying Ch 15 Kimmel Bridg over Beaucoupe Creek Trib in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 15 Kimmel Bridg
CrossesBeaucoupe Creek Trib
LocationE.Line SECT.11-8-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.84175, -89.28388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bridg over Beaucoupe Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 15 Kimmel Bridg over Beaucoupe Creek Trib 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 15 Kimmel Bridg over Beaucoupe Creek Trib carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 15 Kimmel Bridg over Beaucoupe Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Ch 15 Kimmel Bridg over Beaucoupe Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.