US Bridges

Ch 10-FAS 732 over Bear Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 1 MI E Morrisonville · Structure no. 011338900000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10-FAS 732 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 10-FAS 732 over Bear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 10-FAS 732
CrossesBear Creek
Location1 MI E Morrisonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.42161, -89.42699
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Ch 10-FAS 732 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10-FAS 732 over Bear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 10-FAS 732 over Bear Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10-FAS 732 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10-FAS 732 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.