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FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Green Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 1 MI W ST Marys · Structure no. 025320500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Green Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Green Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1709 (CH-8)
CrossesGreen Creek
Location1 MI W ST Marys
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.19711, -88.53583
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic318 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-1709 (CH-8) over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Green 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-1709 (CH-8) over Green Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Green Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.