US Bridges

FAS 731 Ch 2 over Apple Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · .5 MI E of Il 267 · Structure no. 031314400000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 731 Ch 2 over Apple Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 731 Ch 2 over Apple Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 731 Ch 2
CrossesApple Creek
Location.5 MI E of Il 267
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.48264, -90.20346
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 731 Ch 2 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 731 Ch 2 over Apple 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 731 Ch 2 over Apple Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 731 Ch 2 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 731 Ch 2 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.