US Bridges

FAS 642C(CH 18) over Grassy Waterway

Good

Coles County, Illinois · 1.5 M NE of Landfill · Structure no. 015501600000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 642C(CH 18) over Grassy Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 642C(CH 18) over Grassy Waterway in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 642C(CH 18)
CrossesGrassy Waterway
Location1.5 M NE of Landfill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.52141, -88.2546
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 642C(CH 18) over Grassy Waterway built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 642C(CH 18) over Grassy Waterway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 642C(CH 18) over Grassy Waterway carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 642C(CH 18) over Grassy Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 642C(CH 18) over Grassy Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.