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CH-14 over West Crooked Creek

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Jasper County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Falmouth · Structure no. 040318200000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-14 over West Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying CH-14 over West Crooked Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-14
CrossesWest Crooked Creek
Location2.5 MI E Falmouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.05265, -88.09514
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic255 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-14 over West Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-14 over West Crooked 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CH-14 over West Crooked Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CH-14 over West Crooked Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CH-14 over West Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.