US Bridges

FAS 591 CH-5 over Tournear Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 2 M SE Burton · Structure no. 001333700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 591 CH-5 over Tournear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 591 CH-5 over Tournear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 591 CH-5
CrossesTournear Creek
Location2 M SE Burton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.88933, -91.21697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 591 CH-5 over Tournear Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 591 CH-5 over Tournear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 591 CH-5 over Tournear Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 591 CH-5 over Tournear Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 591 CH-5 over Tournear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.