US Bridges

FAS 686 over Trib of Mill Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NW Clarksvill · Structure no. 012327500000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 686 over Trib of Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 686 over Trib of Mill 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 686
CrossesTrib of Mill Creek
Location3.5 MI NW Clarksvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.47773, -87.84869
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 686 over Trib of Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 686 over Trib of Mill 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 686 over Trib of Mill Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 686 over Trib of Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAS 686 over Trib of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.