US Bridges

Ch 2(FAS 650) over Wilburn Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 4 MI N of Findlay · Structure no. 087300400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 2(FAS 650) over Wilburn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 2(FAS 650) over Wilburn Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 2(FAS 650)
CrossesWilburn Creek
Location4 MI N of Findlay
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.57983, -88.7549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ch 2(FAS 650) over Wilburn Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 2(FAS 650) over Wilburn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 2(FAS 650) over Wilburn Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 2(FAS 650) over Wilburn Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 2(FAS 650) over Wilburn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.