FAS 1246/CH 24 over Coal Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBureau County, Illinois · 1.5 MI West of Buda · Structure no. 006304100000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1246/CH 24 over Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1246/CH 24 over Coal Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1246/CH 24 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1246/CH 24 over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1246/CH 24 over Coal Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1246/CH 24 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1246/CH 24 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.