US Bridges

FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-2-T7NR1E · Structure no. 029500100000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 447 - Ch 17 over 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 5 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 447 - Ch 17
CrossesCreek
LocationNE-2-T7NR1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.62742, -90.35017
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 447 - Ch 17 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 447 - Ch 17 over 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 Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 447 - Ch 17 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.