Ill 48 over Prairie Fork
GoodChristian County, Illinois · NE Edge Harvel · Structure no. 011250000000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 48 over Prairie Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 48 over Prairie Fork in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 48 over Prairie Fork built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 48 over Prairie Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 48 over Prairie Fork carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 48 over Prairie Fork?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ill 48 over Prairie Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.