US Bridges

US 40/FAS 779 over W Fork Shoal Creek

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 1.7 MI E Pocahontas · Structure no. 003006300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40/FAS 779 over W Fork Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40/FAS 779 over W Fork Shoal Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40/FAS 779
CrossesW Fork Shoal Creek
Location1.7 MI E Pocahontas
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.83528, -89.50864
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 40/FAS 779 over W Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40/FAS 779 over W Fork Shoal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40/FAS 779 over W Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40/FAS 779 over W Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 40/FAS 779 over W Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.