US Bridges

Ch 4 over Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Belle Rive · Structure no. 041365200000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4 over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 over Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 4
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI SE Belle Rive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.19861, -88.7243
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4 over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 4 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4 over Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.