US Bridges

FAS 2599 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 2.1M W Il 96 · Structure no. 075200400000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2599 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2599 over Walnut Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 2599
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.1M W Il 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73467, -91.20674
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic319 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 2599 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2599 over Walnut Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2599 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2599 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2599 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.