US Bridges

FAS 1634 - TR 102 over Buckhart Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 4.5 Mi. N. Edinburg · Structure no. 011328400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1634 - TR 102 over Buckhart Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1634 - TR 102 over Buckhart Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1634 - TR 102
CrossesBuckhart Creek
Location4.5 Mi. N. Edinburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.72575, -89.38759
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAS 1634 - TR 102 over Buckhart Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1634 - TR 102 over Buckhart 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1634 - TR 102 over Buckhart Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1634 - TR 102 over Buckhart Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1634 - TR 102 over Buckhart Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.