US Bridges

FAS-1806 (ILL-250) over Dunlap Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · .5 MI E Bridgeport · Structure no. 051200100000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1806 (ILL-250) over Dunlap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-1806 (ILL-250) over Dunlap Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS-1806 (ILL-250)
CrossesDunlap Creek
Location.5 MI E Bridgeport
RouteState Highway 250
Coordinates38.71881, -87.74269
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,747 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1806 (ILL-250) over Dunlap Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1806 (ILL-250) over Dunlap 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1806 (ILL-250) over Dunlap Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1806 (ILL-250) over Dunlap Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS-1806 (ILL-250) over Dunlap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.