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FAS 460-CH 14 over Stuart Creek

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-23-T5NR2E · Structure no. 029322300000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 460-CH 14 over Stuart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 460-CH 14 over Stuart Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 460-CH 14
CrossesStuart Creek
LocationNE-23-T5NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.40457, -90.24066
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks40%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

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

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 460-CH 14 over Stuart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.