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FAS-815 over Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · 2 MI E Mill Shoals · Structure no. 097500000000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-815 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-815 over Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-815
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI E Mill Shoals
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.24885, -88.31159
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-815 over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-815 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-815 over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FAS-815 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-815 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.