FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Sand Creek
FairFulton County, Illinois · N.CTR-3-T7NR1E · Structure no. 029500000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Sand Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Sand 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Sand Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.