US Bridges

CH-12 (fas 582) over Camp Creek

Poor

Brown County, Illinois · 2 MI E Versailles · Structure no. 005302300000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-12 (fas 582) over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-12 (fas 582) over Camp Creek in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-12 (fas 582)
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2 MI E Versailles
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.88982, -90.61026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-12 (fas 582) over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-12 (fas 582) over Camp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CH-12 (fas 582) over Camp Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CH-12 (fas 582) over Camp Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CH-12 (fas 582) over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.