FAS 573 over Little Panther Creek
FairCass County, Illinois · .5MI So Chandlervill · Structure no. 009325800000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 573 over Little Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 573 over Little Panther Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 573 over Little Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 573 over Little Panther 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 573 over Little Panther Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 573 over Little Panther Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 573 over Little Panther Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.