FAS-709 (CH-19) over Little Salt Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 4 MI S Teutopolis · Structure no. 025300600000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-709 (CH-19) over Little Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-709 (CH-19) over Little Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-709 (CH-19) over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-709 (CH-19) over Little Salt 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-709 (CH-19) over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS-709 (CH-19) over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-709 (CH-19) over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.