US Bridges

FAS 642(CH 19) over Robinson Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 4.2 MI W Findlay · Structure no. 087500400000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 642(CH 19) over Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 642(CH 19) over Robinson Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 642(CH 19)
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location4.2 MI W Findlay
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.52234, -88.83092
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 642(CH 19) over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 642(CH 19) over Robinson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 642(CH 19) over Robinson Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 642(CH 19) over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 642(CH 19) over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.