US Bridges

FAS 452-CH 2 over Little Coal Creek

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · SW-27-T8NR2E · Structure no. 029301200000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 452-CH 2 over Little Coal Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 452-CH 2 over Little Coal Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 452-CH 2
CrossesLittle Coal Creek
LocationSW-27-T8NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64593, -90.27188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 452-CH 2 over Little Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 452-CH 2 over Little Coal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 452-CH 2 over Little Coal Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAS 452-CH 2 over Little Coal Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 452-CH 2 over Little Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.