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FAS-1695 (CH-13) over N Br Hudson Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Hutsonville · Structure no. 017302400000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1695 (CH-13) over N Br Hudson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-1695 (CH-13) over N Br Hudson Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1695 (CH-13)
CrossesN Br Hudson Creek
Location2 MI SW Hutsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.09973, -87.69294
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.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Br Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1695 (CH-13) over N Br Hudson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1695 (CH-13) over N Br Hudson Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1695 (CH-13) over N Br Hudson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1695 (CH-13) over N Br Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.