Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 4.2M S CH2 Mt Auburn · Structure no. 011200600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.