US Bridges

FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Lily Creek

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 2 MI S Funkhouser · Structure no. 025321400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Lily Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Lily Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS-1710 (CH-24)
CrossesLily Creek
Location2 MI S Funkhouser
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.0731, -88.61696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lily Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1710 (CH-24) over Lily 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 2021.

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

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.