CH-7 (FAS-643) over Spring Creek
PoorChristian County, Illinois · 6 MI N of Owaneco · Structure no. 011334200000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-7 (FAS-643) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-7 (FAS-643) over Spring Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-7 (FAS-643) over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-7 (FAS-643) over Spring 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CH-7 (FAS-643) over Spring Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CH-7 (FAS-643) over Spring Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-7 (FAS-643) over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.