US Bridges

FAS 617/CH 18 over Apple Creek

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 3.5MI SW Waverly · Structure no. 069502300000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 617/CH 18 over Apple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 617/CH 18 over Apple Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesFAS 617/CH 18
CrossesApple Creek
Location3.5MI SW Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.55063, -90.00922
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 617/CH 18 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 617/CH 18 over Apple 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 617/CH 18 over Apple Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 617/CH 18 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAS 617/CH 18 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.