FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFulton County, Illinois · W1/2-27-T8NR2E · Structure no. 029301100000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.
How much traffic does FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.