US Bridges

Ch 25(FAS 700) over Hurricane Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · .5 MI W Maple Point · Structure no. 018300500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 25(FAS 700) over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 25(FAS 700) over Hurricane Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCh 25(FAS 700)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.5 MI W Maple Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.33275, -88.12044
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ch 25(FAS 700) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 25(FAS 700) over Hurricane 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 25(FAS 700) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ch 25(FAS 700) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 25(FAS 700) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.