US Bridges

FAS-720 (CH-10) over Hurricane Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Pittsburg · Structure no. 026326300000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-720 (CH-10) over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-720 (CH-10) over Hurricane Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2046. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-720 (CH-10)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3 MI SW Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.82577, -89.23106
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic153 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$712,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-720 (CH-10) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAS-720 (CH-10) over Hurricane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-720 (CH-10) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-720 (CH-10) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-720 (CH-10) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.