US Bridges

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Opossum Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 9.9 MI SE Jeff CO LN · Structure no. 033004400000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Opossum Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-849 (ILL-142)
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location9.9 MI SE Jeff CO LN
RouteState Highway 142
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.11502, -88.58047
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Opossum 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Opossum Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.