FAS 1453-CH 22 over Big Creek
PoorFulton County, Illinois · SE-16-T6NR4E · Structure no. 029302600000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1453-CH 22 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1453-CH 22 over Big Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1453-CH 22 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1453-CH 22 over Big 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1453-CH 22 over Big Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1453-CH 22 over Big Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1453-CH 22 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.