US Bridges

FAS 738 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Hillview · Structure no. 031300500000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 738 over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 738 over Hurricane Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 738
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.5 MI E Hillview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.45119, -90.50328
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 738 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAS 738 over Hurricane 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 738 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 738 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 738 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.