US Bridges

FAS-1694 over Hutson Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · Hutsonville · Structure no. 017000600000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1694 over Hutson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1694 over Hutson Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFAS-1694
CrossesHutson Creek
LocationHutsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.10639, -87.65414
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-1694 over Hutson Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAS-1694 over Hutson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1694 over Hutson Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1694 over Hutson Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1694 over Hutson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.