FAS 1636 over Richland Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. E Salisbury · Structure no. 084304700000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1636 over Richland Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 1636 over Richland Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1636 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1636 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1636 over Richland Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1636 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1636 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.