US Bridges

FAS-716 (ch 4) over Trib Sugar Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 MI N ST Elmo · Structure no. 026336000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-716 (ch 4) over Trib Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-716 (ch 4) over Trib Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS-716 (ch 4)
CrossesTrib Sugar Creek
Location1 MI N ST Elmo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.05187, -88.8539
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-716 (ch 4) over Trib Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-716 (ch 4) over Trib Sugar 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-716 (ch 4) over Trib Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS-716 (ch 4) over Trib Sugar Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-716 (ch 4) over Trib Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.