US Bridges

FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Six Mile Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.0 MI W Towanda · Structure no. 057530700000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Six Mile Creek in McLean 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1472 Ch 31
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location2.0 MI W Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56327, -88.9445
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2024)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 1472 Ch 31 over Six Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Six Mile 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 1472 Ch 31 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.