US Bridges

FAS 1911 (unmarked over Drury Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 0.8 MI N Cobden · Structure no. 091202900000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1911 (unmarked over Drury Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1911 (unmarked over Drury Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 1911 (unmarked
CrossesDrury Creek
Location0.8 MI N Cobden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.5546, -89.26414
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 1911 (unmarked over Drury Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1911 (unmarked over Drury 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1911 (unmarked over Drury Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1911 (unmarked over Drury Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAS 1911 (unmarked over Drury Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.