US Bridges

FAS 556(CH 4) over Buckhart Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 3 MI E Rochester · Structure no. 084048000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 556(CH 4) over Buckhart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 556(CH 4) over Buckhart Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 556(CH 4)
CrossesBuckhart Creek
Location3 MI E Rochester
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74946, -89.45743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 556(CH 4) over Buckhart Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 556(CH 4) over Buckhart 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 556(CH 4) over Buckhart Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 556(CH 4) over Buckhart Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 556(CH 4) over Buckhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.