Ch 18 over Hurricane Creek
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 4 MI SW Scheller · Structure no. 041365600000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Hurricane Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Hurricane 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.