US Bridges

FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Fulfer Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Mason · Structure no. 025302000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Fulfer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Fulfer Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS-1710 (CH-24)
CrossesFulfer Creek
Location2.5 MI N Mason
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.99854, -88.6284
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic212 by 2046
Trucks3%
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-24) over Fulfer Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Fulfer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Fulfer Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Fulfer Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Fulfer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.