US Bridges

FAS-651 (CH-14) over Section Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Herrick · Structure no. 026334400000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-651 (CH-14) over Section Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-651 (CH-14) over Section Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS-651 (CH-14)
CrossesSection Creek
Location0.5 MI E Herrick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.21613, -88.97421
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic867 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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-651 (CH-14) over Section Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-651 (CH-14) over Section 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAS-651 (CH-14) over Section Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS-651 (CH-14) over Section Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-651 (CH-14) over Section Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.