US Bridges

FAS 1658(CH 5) over N Fork Raccoon Creek

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 4.2 MI W West Union · Structure no. 012327200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1658(CH 5) over N Fork Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1658(CH 5) over N Fork Raccoon Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 1658(CH 5)
CrossesN Fork Raccoon Creek
Location4.2 MI W West Union
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.21679, -87.74387
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FAS 1658(CH 5) over N Fork Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1658(CH 5) over N Fork Raccoon 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 1658(CH 5) over N Fork Raccoon Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1658(CH 5) over N Fork Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1658(CH 5) over N Fork Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.