US Bridges

FAS 696 (ch 6) over Bennet Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 2 MI W Robinson · Structure no. 017305900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 696 (ch 6) over Bennet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 696 (ch 6) over Bennet Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 696 (ch 6)
CrossesBennet Creek
Location2 MI W Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01638, -87.79662
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 696 (ch 6) over Bennet Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 696 (ch 6) over Bennet 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 696 (ch 6) over Bennet Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 696 (ch 6) over Bennet Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 696 (ch 6) over Bennet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.