US Bridges

FAP 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Palmer · Structure no. 011051400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 714 (il 48)
CrossesBear Creek
Location1 MI SW Palmer
RouteState Highway 48
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.44357, -89.42525
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 714 (il 48) over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAP 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.