US Bridges

FAS 261 Ch 34 over Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 27th RD E 1350 · Structure no. 050352600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 261 Ch 34 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 261 Ch 34 over Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS 261 Ch 34
CrossesCreek
LocationN 27th RD E 1350
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.33128, -88.90326
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 261 Ch 34 over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 261 Ch 34 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 261 Ch 34 over Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 261 Ch 34 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 261 Ch 34 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.