US Bridges

FAS 1632(CH 38) over Stream

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Windsor · Structure no. 087503700000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1632(CH 38) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1632(CH 38) over Stream in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1632(CH 38)
CrossesStream
Location3 MI SE Windsor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.39891, -88.57413
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1632(CH 38) over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1632(CH 38) over Stream 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 FAS 1632(CH 38) over Stream carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1632(CH 38) over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1632(CH 38) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.