US Bridges

FAS-1710 (CH-6) over Second Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 4 MI S Funkhouser · Structure no. 025301800000000

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1710 (CH-6) over Second Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-1710 (CH-6) over Second Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 116 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1710 (CH-6)
CrossesSecond Creek
Location4 MI S Funkhouser
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.04881, -88.63619
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic318 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-1710 (CH-6) over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAS-1710 (CH-6) over Second 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1710 (CH-6) over Second Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1710 (CH-6) over Second Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1710 (CH-6) over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.