US Bridges

FAS 754 over Nolte Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Illinois · 3.2 M SE of Brussels · Structure no. 007500200000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 754 over Nolte Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 754 over Nolte Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 754
CrossesNolte Creek
Location3.2 M SE of Brussels
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.92469, -90.53782
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 754 over Nolte Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 754 over Nolte 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 754 over Nolte Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 754 over Nolte Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 754 over Nolte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.