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FAS 379-IL 167 over North Creek

Good

Knox County, Illinois · 0.09 MI SE of 34&167 · Structure no. 048250300000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 379-IL 167 over North Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 379-IL 167 over North Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 379-IL 167
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.09 MI SE of 34&167
RouteState Highway 167
CountyKnox County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.03309, -90.2734
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAS 379-IL 167 over North Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 379-IL 167 over North 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 379-IL 167 over North Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 379-IL 167 over North Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 379-IL 167 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.