US Bridges

Il 48 over Buckhart CR

Good

Christian County, Illinois · SW Edge Stonington · Structure no. 011250700000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 48 over Buckhart CR is a concrete culvert carrying Il 48 over Buckhart CR in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 48
CrossesBuckhart CR
LocationSW Edge Stonington
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates39.63482, -89.19569
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 48 over Buckhart CR 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 Il 48 over Buckhart CR carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 48 over Buckhart CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Il 48 over Buckhart CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.