FAS 688 (ch 8) over Mill Creek
GoodClark County, Illinois · 0.8 MI NW Clarsvl · Structure no. 012315100000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 688 (ch 8) over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 688 (ch 8) over Mill Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 FAS 688 (ch 8) over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 688 (ch 8) over Mill 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 FAS 688 (ch 8) over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 688 (ch 8) over Mill Creek?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 688 (ch 8) over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.