US Bridges

FAS 188A/CH 8 over Pond Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · S Edge of Wyanet · Structure no. 006503100000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 188A/CH 8 over Pond Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 188A/CH 8 over Pond Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 188A/CH 8
CrossesPond Creek
LocationS Edge of Wyanet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.34467, -89.58713
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 188A/CH 8 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 188A/CH 8 over Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 188A/CH 8 over Pond Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 188A/CH 8 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 188A/CH 8 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.