US Bridges

Ch 17(FAS 1679) over Snake Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 0.06 MI E of US 150 · Structure no. 023324900000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 17(FAS 1679) over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 17(FAS 1679) over Snake Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 17(FAS 1679)
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.06 MI E of US 150
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.69974, -87.68455
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 17(FAS 1679) over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 17(FAS 1679) over Snake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 17(FAS 1679) over Snake Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 17(FAS 1679) over Snake Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 17(FAS 1679) over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.