US Bridges

FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · 3 MI E Enfield JCT · Structure no. 097006800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Seven Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Seven Mile Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP-855 (ILL-14)
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location3 MI E Enfield JCT
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates38.08266, -88.28404
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Seven Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-855 (ILL-14) over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.