US Bridges

Ch 4(FAS 702) over Range Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SE Greenup · Structure no. 018300800000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4(FAS 702) over Range Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 4(FAS 702) over Range Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 6 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 4(FAS 702)
CrossesRange Creek
Location3.0 MI SE Greenup
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.20835, -88.13395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic494 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4(FAS 702) over Range Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4(FAS 702) over Range 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 4(FAS 702) over Range Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4(FAS 702) over Range Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4(FAS 702) over Range Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.