US Bridges

FAS 676(CH 17) over Lost Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S Union Cente · Structure no. 018315100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 676(CH 17) over Lost Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 676(CH 17) over Lost Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 676(CH 17)
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.3 MI S Union Cente
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.31385, -88.08216
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic364 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 676(CH 17) over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 676(CH 17) over Lost 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 676(CH 17) over Lost Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 676(CH 17) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 676(CH 17) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.