US Bridges

FAS 1225/CH 12 over E Bureau Creek

Poor

Bureau County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Arlington · Structure no. 006301500000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1225/CH 12 over E Bureau Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1225/CH 12 over E Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1225/CH 12
CrossesE Bureau Creek
Location2 MI W of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.46613, -89.29248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 FAS 1225/CH 12 over E Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1225/CH 12 over E Bureau 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1225/CH 12 over E Bureau Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1225/CH 12 over E Bureau Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1225/CH 12 over E Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.