US Bridges

FAU 7014 over Trib Grape Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · E Edge Belgium · Structure no. 092501100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7014 over Trib Grape Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7014 over Trib Grape Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7014
CrossesTrib Grape Creek
LocationE Edge Belgium
Coordinates40.06229, -87.62611
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAU 7014 over Trib Grape Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7014 over Trib Grape 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 7014 over Trib Grape Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7014 over Trib Grape Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7014 over Trib Grape Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.