FAS-2799 (CH-1) over Elm Creek
FairClay County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Flora · Structure no. 013301800000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-2799 (CH-1) over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-2799 (CH-1) over Elm Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 111 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-2799 (CH-1) over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is FAS-2799 (CH-1) over Elm 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-2799 (CH-1) over Elm Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS-2799 (CH-1) over Elm Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-2799 (CH-1) over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.