US Bridges

FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · .3 MI NE Lynn · Structure no. 092204400000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 331(CH 10)
CrossesFountain Creek
Location.3 MI NE Lynn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47632, -87.80066
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAS 331(CH 10) over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.