US Bridges

Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 7.8M N IL29 Taylorvl · Structure no. 011003400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek in Christian 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Auburn RD
CrossesBuckhart Creek
Location7.8M N IL29 Taylorvl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.66597, -89.28902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart 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 Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.