US Bridges

FAS 566 over Lake Fork Creek Trib

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 1 M E Elkhart · Structure no. 054392200000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 566 over Lake Fork Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 566 over Lake Fork Creek Trib in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 566
CrossesLake Fork Creek Trib
Location1 M E Elkhart
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.02021, -89.45701
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic656 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 566 over Lake Fork Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 566 over Lake Fork Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 566 over Lake Fork Creek Trib carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 566 over Lake Fork Creek Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 566 over Lake Fork Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.