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FAS-694 (CH-12) over Willow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 3 MI NW Oblong · Structure no. 017309400000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-694 (CH-12) over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-694 (CH-12) over Willow Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-694 (CH-12)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3 MI NW Oblong
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.04913, -87.93413
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-694 (CH-12) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-694 (CH-12) over Willow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-694 (CH-12) over Willow Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS-694 (CH-12) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-694 (CH-12) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.