FAS 1463 - Ch 12 over S Branch Otter Creek
PoorFulton County, Illinois · SE-2-T3NR1E · Structure no. 029323400000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1463 - Ch 12 over S Branch Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1463 - Ch 12 over S Branch Otter Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1463 - Ch 12 over S Branch Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1463 - Ch 12 over S Branch Otter 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1463 - Ch 12 over S Branch Otter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1463 - Ch 12 over S Branch Otter Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1463 - Ch 12 over S Branch Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.