US Bridges

Ch 12 FAS 732 over East Frk Otter CR

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · .75 M W Girard · Structure no. 059500900000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 12 FAS 732 over East Frk Otter CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 12 FAS 732 over East Frk Otter CR in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 12 FAS 732
CrossesEast Frk Otter CR
Location.75 M W Girard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.44634, -89.80804
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ch 12 FAS 732 over East Frk Otter CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 12 FAS 732 over East Frk Otter CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 12 FAS 732 over East Frk Otter CR carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 12 FAS 732 over East Frk Otter CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Ch 12 FAS 732 over East Frk Otter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.