US Bridges

Ch 14 over Brush Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Butler · Structure no. 068336200000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over Brush Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1 MI W of Butler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.20282, -89.55361
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 14 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Brush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Brush Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.