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FAS 566 over Local Drainage

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · Center of Elkhart · Structure no. 054390200000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 566 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 566 over Local Drainage in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 566
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationCenter of Elkhart
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02028, -89.48559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 566 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 566 over Local Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 566 over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS 566 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 566 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.