US Bridges

FAS1240/CH14/PERU over Adams Creek

Poor

Bureau County, Illinois · Seatonville · Structure no. 006602000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1240/CH14/PERU over Adams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS1240/CH14/PERU over Adams Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS1240/CH14/PERU
CrossesAdams Creek
LocationSeatonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36326, -89.27426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAS1240/CH14/PERU over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1240/CH14/PERU over Adams 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS1240/CH14/PERU over Adams Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS1240/CH14/PERU over Adams Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1240/CH14/PERU over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.