US Bridges

Ch 14 over Lake Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · .2 MI E Johnston Cit · Structure no. 100310200000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Lake Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 14 over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCh 14
CrossesLake Creek
Location.2 MI E Johnston Cit
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.81914, -88.91014
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Lake Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.