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FAS 1698 (ch 12) over Dogwood Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Dogwood · Structure no. 017306200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1698 (ch 12) over Dogwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1698 (ch 12) over Dogwood Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1698 (ch 12)
CrossesDogwood Creek
Location0.5 MI N Dogwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.0725, -87.877
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 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 length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1698 (ch 12) over Dogwood Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1698 (ch 12) over Dogwood 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 1698 (ch 12) over Dogwood Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1698 (ch 12) over Dogwood Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1698 (ch 12) over Dogwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.