US Bridges

FAS 495 over Madden Creek

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · North of Mansfield · Structure no. 074315000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 495 over Madden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 495 over Madden Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesFAS 495
CrossesMadden Creek
LocationNorth of Mansfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.21688, -88.50092
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 495 over Madden Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 495 over Madden 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 495 over Madden Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 495 over Madden Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 495 over Madden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.