US Bridges

FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · W1/2-27-T8NR2E · Structure no. 029321100000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 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 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 452-CH 2
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationW1/2-27-T8NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.64914, -90.27183
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal 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 October 2024.

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 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 452-CH 2 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.