US Bridges

FAS 676(CH 5) over W Br Hurricane Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · .5 MI W Hutton · Structure no. 015200400000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 676(CH 5) over W Br Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 676(CH 5) over W Br Hurricane Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 676(CH 5)
CrossesW Br Hurricane Creek
Location.5 MI W Hutton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.41271, -88.09307
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$547,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 676(CH 5) over W Br Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 676(CH 5) over W Br Hurricane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 676(CH 5) over W Br Hurricane Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 676(CH 5) over W Br Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAS 676(CH 5) over W Br Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.