US Bridges

FAS 1536 (il 48) over Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Cisco · Structure no. 058201000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1536 (il 48) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1536 (il 48) over Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1536 (il 48)
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI SW of Cisco
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.00338, -88.76457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1536 (il 48) over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1536 (il 48) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1536 (il 48) over Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1536 (il 48) over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1536 (il 48) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.