US Bridges

FAS-2720 (CH-7) over Hickory Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 3 MI S ST Elmo · Structure no. 026300900000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2720 (CH-7) over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-2720 (CH-7) over Hickory Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 91 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 5 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2720 (CH-7)
CrossesHickory Creek
Location3 MI S ST Elmo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97683, -88.86051
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic663 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-2720 (CH-7) over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAS-2720 (CH-7) over Hickory 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-2720 (CH-7) over Hickory Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2720 (CH-7) over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2720 (CH-7) over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.