US Bridges

Ch 14 over Nettles Creek

Good

Scott County, Illinois · 2 MI W Winchester · Structure no. 086351900000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Nettles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over Nettles Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesNettles Creek
Location2 MI W Winchester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63028, -90.49552
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nettles Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Nettles 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Nettles Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Nettles Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Nettles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.