US Bridges

Ch 18 FAS 777 over East Br Shoal Creek

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 5.50M N Greenville · Structure no. 003303200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
355 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 18 FAS 777 over East Br Shoal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 18 FAS 777 over East Br Shoal Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 18 FAS 777
CrossesEast Br Shoal Creek
Location5.50M N Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.98159, -89.4115
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ch 18 FAS 777 over East Br Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 18 FAS 777 over East Br Shoal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 18 FAS 777 over East Br Shoal Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 18 FAS 777 over East Br Shoal Creek?

The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 18 FAS 777 over East Br Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.