US Bridges

FAS 1774 (oldil 12 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · .2 MI N Armington RD · Structure no. 090506100000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1774 (oldil 12 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1774 (oldil 12 over Drainage Ditch in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1774 (oldil 12
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.2 MI N Armington RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.34028, -89.45403
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks8%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1774 (oldil 12 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1774 (oldil 12 over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1774 (oldil 12 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1774 (oldil 12 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FAS 1774 (oldil 12 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.