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FAS-694 (CH-1) over Creek

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Crawford County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Pierceburg · Structure no. 017309500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-694 (CH-1) over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-694 (CH-1) over Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-694 (CH-1)
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 MI S Pierceburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.89437, -87.90772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2020)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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-1) over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-694 (CH-1) over 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-1) over Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-694 (CH-1) over Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-694 (CH-1) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.