US Bridges

FAS 1451 - Ch 27 over Tiber Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-13-T7NR5E · Structure no. 029324100000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1451 - Ch 27 over Tiber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1451 - Ch 27 over Tiber Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 1451 - Ch 27
CrossesTiber Creek
LocationNE-13-T7NR5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59016, -89.87498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1451 - Ch 27 over Tiber Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1451 - Ch 27 over Tiber 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 1451 - Ch 27 over Tiber Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1451 - Ch 27 over Tiber Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1451 - Ch 27 over Tiber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.