US Bridges

Ch 14 over Walnut Creek

Good

Scott County, Illinois · 2.5 M NW Winchester · Structure no. 086301500000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over Walnut Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.5 M NW Winchester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.64827, -90.50441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks28%
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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Walnut 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.