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FAS 512(CH8) over Butler Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · W Edge of Catlin · Structure no. 092013800000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 512(CH8) over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 512(CH8) over Butler Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 512(CH8)
CrossesButler Creek
LocationW Edge of Catlin
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.06515, -87.71744
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 512(CH8) over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 512(CH8) over Butler 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 512(CH8) over Butler Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 512(CH8) over Butler Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns FAS 512(CH8) over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.