US Bridges

FAS 1629(CH 11) over Richland Creek

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · .5 MI NE Fancher · Structure no. 087327700000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1629(CH 11) over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1629(CH 11) over Richland Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 1629(CH 11)
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.5 MI NE Fancher
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.27434, -88.76528
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1629(CH 11) over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1629(CH 11) over Richland 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1629(CH 11) over Richland Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1629(CH 11) over Richland Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAS 1629(CH 11) over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.