US Bridges

FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Trib Butter Creek

Fair

Edwards County, Illinois · 2 MI E Wayne CO LN · Structure no. 024200300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Trib Butter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Trib Butter Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-823 (ILL-15)
CrossesTrib Butter Creek
Location2 MI E Wayne CO LN
RouteState Highway 15
CountyEdwards County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.37883, -88.10916
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Trib Butter Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Trib Butter 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Trib Butter Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Trib Butter Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Trib Butter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.