US Bridges

Delhi Rd/Fas 748 over Little Piasa Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 1.4 MI W of Brighton · Structure no. 042308700000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delhi Rd/Fas 748 over Little Piasa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Delhi Rd/Fas 748 over Little Piasa Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDelhi Rd/Fas 748
CrossesLittle Piasa Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.0429, -90.17045
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,313 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 Delhi Rd/Fas 748 over Little Piasa Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delhi Rd/Fas 748 over Little Piasa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Delhi Rd/Fas 748 over Little Piasa Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Delhi Rd/Fas 748 over Little Piasa Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Delhi Rd/Fas 748 over Little Piasa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.