Ch 6 (fas 653) over Richland Creek
GoodShelby County, Illinois · 6.2 MI E of Cowden · Structure no. 087356300000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 (fas 653) over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 6 (fas 653) over Richland Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6 (fas 653) over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 6 (fas 653) 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 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 6 (fas 653) over Richland Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 (fas 653) over Richland Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 (fas 653) over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.