US Bridges

Ill 14 over Stream W Franklin CO

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · W of Franklin CO · Structure no. 073200000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 14 over Stream W Franklin CO is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 14 over Stream W Franklin CO in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 14
CrossesStream W Franklin CO
LocationW of Franklin CO
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPerry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.97586, -89.15599
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 14 over Stream W Franklin CO built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 14 over Stream W Franklin CO 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 14 over Stream W Franklin CO carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 14 over Stream W Franklin CO?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 14 over Stream W Franklin CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.