US Bridges

FAS-1695 (CH-13) over Hutson Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 4 MI E Eaton · Structure no. 017302300000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1695 (CH-13) over Hutson Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS-1695 (CH-13) over Hutson Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 94 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1695 (CH-13)
CrossesHutson Creek
Location4 MI E Eaton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.10007, -87.7316
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks14%
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-1695 (CH-13) over Hutson Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FAS-1695 (CH-13) over Hutson 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1695 (CH-13) over Hutson Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1695 (CH-13) over Hutson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1695 (CH-13) over Hutson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.