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FAS 731/CH 2 over Marks Creek

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 2550N;1950E · Structure no. 031521300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 731/CH 2 over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 731/CH 2 over Marks Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 731/CH 2
CrossesMarks Creek
Location2550N;1950E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48396, -90.25447
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Marks Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 731/CH 2 over Marks 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 731/CH 2 over Marks Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 731/CH 2 over Marks Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 731/CH 2 over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.