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FAS-711 (ch 25) over NW Br Fulfer Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 5 MI S Altamont · Structure no. 025500100000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-711 (ch 25) over NW Br Fulfer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-711 (ch 25) over NW Br Fulfer Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-711 (ch 25)
CrossesNW Br Fulfer Creek
Location5 MI S Altamont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.98293, -88.74882
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

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-711 (ch 25) over NW Br Fulfer Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-711 (ch 25) over NW Br Fulfer 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 FAS-711 (ch 25) over NW Br Fulfer Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS-711 (ch 25) over NW Br Fulfer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS-711 (ch 25) over NW Br Fulfer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.