US Bridges

FAS-1884 (CH-6) over Butter Creek

Good

Edwards County, Illinois · 0.5 MI SW Albion · Structure no. 024309700000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1884 (CH-6) over Butter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1884 (CH-6) over Butter Creek in Edwards 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1884 (CH-6)
CrossesButter Creek
Location0.5 MI SW Albion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdwards County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.3654, -88.07566
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAS-1884 (CH-6) over Butter Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS-1884 (CH-6) over Butter 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1884 (CH-6) over Butter Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1884 (CH-6) over Butter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1884 (CH-6) over Butter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.