US Bridges

FAS-716 (CH-4) over Moccasin Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 5.9 MI N ST Elmo · Structure no. 026336200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-716 (CH-4) over Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-716 (CH-4) over Moccasin Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-716 (CH-4)
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location5.9 MI N ST Elmo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.11617, -88.86187
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2023)
Projected traffic663 by 2046
Trucks13%
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-716 (CH-4) over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-716 (CH-4) over Moccasin 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-716 (CH-4) over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS-716 (CH-4) over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-716 (CH-4) over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.