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Ch 8(FAS 679) over Shiloh Special Drain

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 5 MI E of Brocton · Structure no. 023322400000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8(FAS 679) over Shiloh Special Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 8(FAS 679) over Shiloh Special Drain in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8(FAS 679)
CrossesShiloh Special Drain
Location5 MI E of Brocton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.71778, -87.83534
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ch 8(FAS 679) over Shiloh Special Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8(FAS 679) over Shiloh Special Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 8(FAS 679) over Shiloh Special Drain carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8(FAS 679) over Shiloh Special Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8(FAS 679) over Shiloh Special Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.