Ch 14 over S Plum Creek
FairScott County, Illinois · 2 MI S Exeter · Structure no. 086301200000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 14 over S Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over S Plum Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 14 over S Plum 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 14 over S Plum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Ch 14 over S Plum Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 14 over S Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.