US Bridges

FAS 713(CH 15) over Section Creek Trib

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 1.75 MI N Herrick · Structure no. 087342500000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 713(CH 15) over Section Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 713(CH 15) over Section Creek Trib in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

CarriesFAS 713(CH 15)
CrossesSection Creek Trib
Location1.75 MI N Herrick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.24837, -88.98114
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 713(CH 15) over Section Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 713(CH 15) over Section Creek Trib 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 713(CH 15) over Section Creek Trib carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 713(CH 15) over Section Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAS 713(CH 15) over Section Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.