US Bridges

Il 48 over Buckhart Creek

Good

Christian County, Illinois · NE CH4 in Stonington · Structure no. 011250500000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 48 over Buckhart Creek is a concrete frame carrying Il 48 over Buckhart Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 48
CrossesBuckhart Creek
LocationNE CH4 in Stonington
RouteState Highway 48
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.64138, -89.18844
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Il 48 over Buckhart Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 48 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 48 over Buckhart Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Il 48 over Buckhart Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Il 48 over Buckhart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.