US Bridges

FAS 2793 (ILL-140) over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · .9 MI SE US-40 · Structure no. 026008900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2793 (ILL-140) over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2793 (ILL-140) over Hurricane Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2793 (ILL-140)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.9 MI SE US-40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.92262, -89.23726
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic612 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 2793 (ILL-140) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2793 (ILL-140) over Hurricane 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2793 (ILL-140) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2793 (ILL-140) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2793 (ILL-140) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.