US Bridges

FAS 214-CH 13 over Little Camp Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · E.CTR-34-T15NR4W · Structure no. 066314400000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 214-CH 13 over Little Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 214-CH 13 over Little Camp Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 214-CH 13
CrossesLittle Camp Creek
LocationE.CTR-34-T15NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.25022, -90.82896
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks27%
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 FAS 214-CH 13 over Little Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 214-CH 13 over Little Camp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 214-CH 13 over Little Camp Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FAS 214-CH 13 over Little Camp Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 214-CH 13 over Little Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.