Ch 7 over Richland Creek
FairShelby County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NW Herborn · Structure no. 087355000000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7 over Richland Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 7 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7 over Richland 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 7 over Richland Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.