US Bridges

Ch 8(FAS 679) over Willow Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · .7 MI E of Horace · Structure no. 023325900000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8(FAS 679) over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 8(FAS 679) over Willow Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8(FAS 679)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location.7 MI E of Horace
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.72064, -87.69368
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8(FAS 679) over Willow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 8(FAS 679) over Willow Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8(FAS 679) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8(FAS 679) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.