US Bridges

FAS 575 over Middle Creek

Good

Cass County, Illinois · 4.5 M N Newmansville · Structure no. 009300500000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 575 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 575 over Middle Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 575
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location4.5 M N Newmansville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.06747, -90.04203
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 575 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 575 over Middle 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 575 over Middle Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 575 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 575 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.