US Bridges

FAS 676(CH 5) over Hurricane Creek

Good

Coles County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S of Hutton · Structure no. 015321300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 676(CH 5) over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 676(CH 5) over Hurricane Creek in Coles 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 676(CH 5)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Hutton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.37712, -88.08322
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic76 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 676(CH 5) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 676(CH 5) over Hurricane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 676(CH 5) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 676(CH 5) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 676(CH 5) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.