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FAS 215-CH 16 over Snake Creek

Good

Mercer County, Illinois · SE-23-T13NR4W · Structure no. 066316600000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 215-CH 16 over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 215-CH 16 over Snake Creek in Mercer 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 215-CH 16
CrossesSnake Creek
LocationSE-23-T13NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.10246, -90.81103
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks32%
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 215-CH 16 over Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 215-CH 16 over Snake 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 215-CH 16 over Snake Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FAS 215-CH 16 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 215-CH 16 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.