US Bridges

Patterson RD/FAS17 over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Illinois · 2.8MI N of Whitehall · Structure no. 031200700000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson RD/FAS17 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Patterson RD/FAS17 over Hurricane Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson RD/FAS17
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.8MI N of Whitehall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48862, -90.41643
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Patterson RD/FAS17 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson RD/FAS17 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson RD/FAS17 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Patterson RD/FAS17 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson RD/FAS17 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.