CO HWY 12 over Shuhart Creek
FairHancock County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Warsaw · Structure no. 034312000000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO HWY 12 over Shuhart Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO HWY 12 over Shuhart Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 CO HWY 12 over Shuhart Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO HWY 12 over Shuhart 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 2025.
How much traffic does CO HWY 12 over Shuhart Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CO HWY 12 over Shuhart Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).
Who owns CO HWY 12 over Shuhart Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.