US Bridges

FAS2720(CH7) over Little Hickory Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 M N Loogootee · Structure no. 026339100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS2720(CH7) over Little Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS2720(CH7) over Little Hickory Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS2720(CH7)
CrossesLittle Hickory Creek
Location1 M N Loogootee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91714, -88.86258
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic383 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 FAS2720(CH7) over Little Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS2720(CH7) over Little Hickory 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAS2720(CH7) over Little Hickory Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS2720(CH7) over Little Hickory Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS2720(CH7) over Little Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.