US Bridges

FAS 452 (ch 2) over Tater Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · 1 Mi. N. of US 136 · Structure no. 029350500000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 452 (ch 2) over Tater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 452 (ch 2) over Tater Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 452 (ch 2)
CrossesTater Creek
Location1 Mi. N. of US 136
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.36448, -90.31313
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 452 (ch 2) over Tater Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 452 (ch 2) over Tater 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 452 (ch 2) over Tater Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS 452 (ch 2) over Tater Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 452 (ch 2) over Tater Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.