US Bridges

FAS-698 (CH-19) over Branch Big Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Hardinville · Structure no. 017304900000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-698 (CH-19) over Branch Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-698 (CH-19) over Branch Big Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-698 (CH-19)
CrossesBranch Big Creek
Location2.5 MI W Hardinville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.91622, -87.88881
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-698 (CH-19) over Branch Big Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-698 (CH-19) over Branch Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-698 (CH-19) over Branch Big Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-698 (CH-19) over Branch Big Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-698 (CH-19) over Branch Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.