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FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Greathouse Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Illinois · W Part Mt Carmel · Structure no. 093200200000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Greathouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Greathouse Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,272 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-825 (ILL-15)
CrossesGreathouse Creek
LocationW Part Mt Carmel
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWabash County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.40926, -87.78447
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2023)
Projected traffic7,272 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Greathouse Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Greathouse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Greathouse Creek carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Greathouse Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Greathouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.