US Bridges

US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · E of Marshall · Structure no. 012006500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40(FAS 1707)
CrossesBig Creek
LocationE of Marshall
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.40316, -87.65622
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2023)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40(FAS 1707) over Big 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 40(FAS 1707) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.