US Bridges

Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 3.5M S CH2 Mt Auburn · Structure no. 011200700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 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 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMt Auburn RD
CrossesBuckhart Creek
Location3.5M S CH2 Mt Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.71464, -89.27031
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 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 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Mt Auburn RD over Buckhart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.