US Bridges

FAS-721 (CH-1) over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 0.2 MI NE Bingham · Structure no. 026301400000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-721 (CH-1) over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-721 (CH-1) over Hurricane Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-721 (CH-1)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.2 MI NE Bingham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.11886, -89.20879
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic561 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-721 (CH-1) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAS-721 (CH-1) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-721 (CH-1) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS-721 (CH-1) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-721 (CH-1) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.