US Bridges

Ch 5 over Creek

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. SW of Latona · Structure no. 040326700000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 5 over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 over Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 5
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 Mi. SW of Latona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.97174, -88.3525
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 5 over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 5 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 5 over Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 5 over Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 5 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.