US Bridges

CH-12 (FAS-732) over Locust Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 4.5 MI W Pana · Structure no. 011301400000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-12 (FAS-732) over Locust Creek is a concrete slab carrying CH-12 (FAS-732) over Locust Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-12 (FAS-732)
CrossesLocust Creek
Location4.5 MI W Pana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.39984, -89.18029
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CH-12 (FAS-732) over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is CH-12 (FAS-732) over Locust 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CH-12 (FAS-732) over Locust Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CH-12 (FAS-732) over Locust Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CH-12 (FAS-732) over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.