FAS-717 (CH-23) over Trib Casser Creek
FairFayette County, Illinois · 0.8 MI E Shobonier · Structure no. 026500600000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-717 (CH-23) over Trib Casser Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-717 (CH-23) over Trib Casser Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 94 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-717 (CH-23) over Trib Casser Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is FAS-717 (CH-23) over Trib Casser 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-717 (CH-23) over Trib Casser Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS-717 (CH-23) over Trib Casser Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns FAS-717 (CH-23) over Trib Casser Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.