US Bridges

FAS-716 (CH-4) over Little Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fayette County, Illinois · 3 MI N ST Elmo · Structure no. 026500300000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-716 (CH-4) over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-716 (CH-4) over Little Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-716 (CH-4)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location3 MI N ST Elmo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.0831, -88.85223
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic918 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-716 (CH-4) over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FAS-716 (CH-4) over Little 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-716 (CH-4) over Little Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-716 (CH-4) over Little Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-716 (CH-4) over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.