US Bridges

FAS 188/CH 8 (1400 over Trib W. Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 7 Mi. S. of Walnut · Structure no. 006302700000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188/CH 8 (1400 over Trib W. Bureau Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 188/CH 8 (1400 over Trib W. Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 188/CH 8 (1400
CrossesTrib W. Bureau Creek
Location7 Mi. S. of Walnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.44858, -89.58816
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 188/CH 8 (1400 over Trib W. Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 188/CH 8 (1400 over Trib W. Bureau 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 188/CH 8 (1400 over Trib W. Bureau Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 188/CH 8 (1400 over Trib W. Bureau Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAS 188/CH 8 (1400 over Trib W. Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.