US Bridges

FAS-1712 (CH-16) over Bishop Creek

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 3 MI W Dietrich · Structure no. 025333400000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1712 (CH-16) over Bishop Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1712 (CH-16) over Bishop Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1712 (CH-16)
CrossesBishop Creek
Location3 MI W Dietrich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.06043, -88.44387
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-1712 (CH-16) over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1712 (CH-16) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1712 (CH-16) over Bishop Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1712 (CH-16) over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1712 (CH-16) over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.