US Bridges

FAS 2657(CH 24) over Lamb Creek Branch

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Westfield · Structure no. 012321100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2657(CH 24) over Lamb Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 2657(CH 24) over Lamb Creek Branch in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 2657(CH 24)
CrossesLamb Creek Branch
Location4 MI SE Westfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.39415, -87.97276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 2657(CH 24) over Lamb Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2657(CH 24) over Lamb Creek Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2657(CH 24) over Lamb Creek Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2657(CH 24) over Lamb Creek Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2657(CH 24) over Lamb Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.