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FAS 2704 (OLD-50) over Nickolson Creek

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Clay County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Xenia · Structure no. 013201200000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2704 (OLD-50) over Nickolson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2704 (OLD-50) over Nickolson Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2704 (OLD-50)
CrossesNickolson Creek
Location0.5 MI W Xenia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.64655, -88.64423
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 2704 (OLD-50) over Nickolson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2704 (OLD-50) over Nickolson 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2704 (OLD-50) over Nickolson Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2704 (OLD-50) over Nickolson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAS 2704 (OLD-50) over Nickolson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.