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FAS 6689(CH 2) over Greasy Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 2.75 MI N of Rardin · Structure no. 015300700000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 6689(CH 2) over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 6689(CH 2) over Greasy Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 66 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 6689(CH 2)
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location2.75 MI N of Rardin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.64399, -88.10084
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 6689(CH 2) over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FAS 6689(CH 2) over Greasy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 6689(CH 2) over Greasy Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 6689(CH 2) over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 6689(CH 2) over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.