US Bridges

FAS 2599 over Fall Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · .4M E I-172 · Structure no. 001006600000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2599 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2599 over Fall Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 2599
CrossesFall Creek
Location.4M E I-172
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.78504, -91.30282
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2599 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2599 over Fall 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2599 over Fall Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2599 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2599 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.