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FAS-721 (CH-1) over Trib Hurricane Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 MI W Bingham · Structure no. 026500800000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-721 (CH-1) over Trib Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-721 (CH-1) over Trib Hurricane Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-721 (CH-1)
CrossesTrib Hurricane Creek
Location1 MI W Bingham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.1155, -89.23167
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-721 (CH-1) over Trib Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAS-721 (CH-1) over Trib Hurricane 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-721 (CH-1) over Trib Hurricane Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS-721 (CH-1) over Trib Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS-721 (CH-1) over Trib Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.