US Bridges

FAS 1384-CH 27 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · E1/2-30-T7NR5E · Structure no. 029300000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1384-CH 27 over Copperas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1384-CH 27 over Copperas Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1384-CH 27
CrossesCopperas Creek
LocationE1/2-30-T7NR5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.56096, -89.97446
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1384-CH 27 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1384-CH 27 over Copperas 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1384-CH 27 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1384-CH 27 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1384-CH 27 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.