US Bridges

Ch 8/FAS 782 over Owl Creek

Poor

Bond County, Illinois · N Corp Limt Mulberry · Structure no. 003303000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8/FAS 782 over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 8/FAS 782 over Owl Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8/FAS 782
CrossesOwl Creek
LocationN Corp Limt Mulberry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.93282, -89.26976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 8/FAS 782 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8/FAS 782 over Owl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 8/FAS 782 over Owl Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8/FAS 782 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ch 8/FAS 782 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.