US Bridges

FAS 787 over Coles Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Ferrin · Structure no. 014300700000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 787 over Coles Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 787 over Coles Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 787
CrossesColes Creek
Location2.5 MI N Ferrin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.64609, -89.23281
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic715 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 787 over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 787 over Coles 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 787 over Coles Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 787 over Coles Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 787 over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.