US Bridges

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

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NE Bingham · Structure no. 026501000000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
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 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS-721 (CH-1)
CrossesTrib Hurricane Creek
Location0.5 MI NE Bingham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.11929, -89.20351
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic663 by 2046
Trucks12%
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

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 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% 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 (4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.