US Bridges

FAS 1408 - Ch 17 over Picayune Creek

Good

Warren County, Illinois · NW-10-T9NR2W · Structure no. 094302100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1408 - Ch 17 over Picayune Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 1408 - Ch 17 over Picayune Creek in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1408 - Ch 17
CrossesPicayune Creek
LocationNW-10-T9NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.78808, -90.61488
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks17%
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

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 1408 - Ch 17 over Picayune Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1408 - Ch 17 over Picayune 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1408 - Ch 17 over Picayune Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1408 - Ch 17 over Picayune Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns FAS 1408 - Ch 17 over Picayune Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.