FAS-709 (CH-19) over Bishop Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 5 MI E Heartville · Structure no. 025300700000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-709 (CH-19) over Bishop Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-709 (CH-19) over Bishop 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-709 (CH-19) over Bishop Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-709 (CH-19) over Bishop 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-709 (CH-19) over Bishop Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS-709 (CH-19) over Bishop Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (44 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 Bishop Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.