US Bridges

Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Lost Fork

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 4 MI W Clay CO LN · Structure no. 061200600000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Lost Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Lost Fork in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesKin Lou Rd-Fas 270
CrossesLost Fork
Location4 MI W Clay CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.77374, -88.76081
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Lost Fork built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Lost Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Lost Fork carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Lost Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Lost Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.