US Bridges

FAS 681(CH 13) over Sugar Creek

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 6.5 MI E of Redmon · Structure no. 023326300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 681(CH 13) over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 681(CH 13) over Sugar Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 681(CH 13)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location6.5 MI E of Redmon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.64668, -87.7417
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 681(CH 13) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 681(CH 13) over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 681(CH 13) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 681(CH 13) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS 681(CH 13) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.