Ch 1(FAS 656) over Long Point Creek
FairCumberland County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E of Neoga · Structure no. 018500200000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 1(FAS 656) over Long Point Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 1(FAS 656) over Long Point Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 1(FAS 656) over Long Point Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 1(FAS 656) over Long Point 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 1(FAS 656) over Long Point Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 1(FAS 656) over Long Point Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Ch 1(FAS 656) over Long Point Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.