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FAS 810 over Lower Br Lucas Creek

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Eberle · Structure no. 025500400000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 810 over Lower Br Lucas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 810 over Lower Br Lucas Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 810
CrossesLower Br Lucas Creek
Location0.5 MI S Eberle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.93646, -88.45628
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 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 span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic212 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 810 over Lower Br Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 810 over Lower Br Lucas 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 810 over Lower Br Lucas Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 810 over Lower Br Lucas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 810 over Lower Br Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.