US Bridges

FAS 654(CH 11) over Chivler Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 5.5 MI E Greenup · Structure no. 018310200000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 654(CH 11) over Chivler Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 654(CH 11) over Chivler Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 654(CH 11)
CrossesChivler Creek
Location5.5 MI E Greenup
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.2466, -88.05512
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 654(CH 11) over Chivler Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 654(CH 11) over Chivler 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 654(CH 11) over Chivler Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 654(CH 11) over Chivler Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 654(CH 11) over Chivler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.