Ch 8(FAS 688) over Doyles Creek
GoodClark County, Illinois · 4.8 MI W Clarksville · Structure no. 012300200000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8(FAS 688) over Doyles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 8(FAS 688) over Doyles Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 84 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 8(FAS 688) over Doyles Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Ch 8(FAS 688) over Doyles 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 8(FAS 688) over Doyles Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8(FAS 688) over Doyles Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8(FAS 688) over Doyles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.