Ch 14 over Marrow Bone Creek
PoorMoultrie County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Bethany · Structure no. 070300600000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 14 over Marrow Bone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 14 over Marrow Bone Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 14 over Marrow Bone Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 14 over Marrow Bone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 14 over Marrow Bone Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 14 over Marrow Bone Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 14 over Marrow Bone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.