US Bridges

FAS 1739 over Hurricane Creek

Poor

Greene County, Illinois · 1 Mi. SE Wilmington · Structure no. 031505300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1739 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1739 over Hurricane Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 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 1739
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1 Mi. SE Wilmington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.45871, -90.4703
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 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 traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 1739 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1739 over Hurricane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1739 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1739 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1739 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.