US Bridges

FAS 460-CH 14 over Big Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · SE-24-T5NR2E · Structure no. 029302400000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 460-CH 14 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 460-CH 14 over Big Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 460-CH 14
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSE-24-T5NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.39762, -90.21654
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$284,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 460-CH 14 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FAS 460-CH 14 over Big 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 460-CH 14 over Big Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FAS 460-CH 14 over Big Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 460-CH 14 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.