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CH16(FAS 1672) over Greasy Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 2.25 MI W Bushton · Structure no. 015500900000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH16(FAS 1672) over Greasy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CH16(FAS 1672) over Greasy Creek in Coles 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCH16(FAS 1672)
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location2.25 MI W Bushton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.59363, -88.18093
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic227 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 CH16(FAS 1672) over Greasy Creek built?

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

What condition is CH16(FAS 1672) over Greasy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CH16(FAS 1672) over Greasy Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CH16(FAS 1672) over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns CH16(FAS 1672) over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.