US Bridges

FAS 1658(CH 11) over Marle Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 0.3 MI E Orange · Structure no. 012314500000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1658(CH 11) over Marle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1658(CH 11) over Marle Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1658(CH 11)
CrossesMarle Creek
Location0.3 MI E Orange
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.20674, -87.81704
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks13%
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

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 FAS 1658(CH 11) over Marle Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1658(CH 11) over Marle 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1658(CH 11) over Marle Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1658(CH 11) over Marle Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAS 1658(CH 11) over Marle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.