US Bridges

FAS 1581 (CH13) over Horney Branch Creek

Good

Schuyler County, Illinois · 3.0 MI West of US 24 · Structure no. 085305700000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1581 (CH13) over Horney Branch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1581 (CH13) over Horney Branch Creek in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1581 (CH13)
CrossesHorney Branch Creek
Location3.0 MI West of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.09264, -90.6573
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1581 (CH13) over Horney Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1581 (CH13) over Horney Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1581 (CH13) over Horney Branch Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1581 (CH13) over Horney Branch Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1581 (CH13) over Horney Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.