US Bridges

FAS 702(CH 4) over Crooked Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Hazel Dell · Structure no. 018500100000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 702(CH 4) over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 702(CH 4) over Crooked Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 702(CH 4)
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.5 MI W Hazel Dell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.20247, -88.05429
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic494 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 702(CH 4) over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 702(CH 4) over Crooked 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 702(CH 4) over Crooked Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 702(CH 4) over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 702(CH 4) over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.