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FAS 1751(US-40) over Owl Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · .6 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026200500000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1751(US-40) over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1751(US-40) over Owl Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1751(US-40)
CrossesOwl Creek
Location.6 MI E Bond CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.9264, -89.24874
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 1751(US-40) over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1751(US-40) over Owl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1751(US-40) over Owl Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1751(US-40) over Owl Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAS 1751(US-40) over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.