US Bridges

FAS 431 (ch 30) over Panther Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 0.95 MI S FAS 429 · Structure no. 034330100000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 431 (ch 30) over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 431 (ch 30) over Panther Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 431 (ch 30)
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.95 MI S FAS 429
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.24142, -91.18309
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 431 (ch 30) over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 431 (ch 30) over Panther 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 431 (ch 30) over Panther Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 431 (ch 30) over Panther Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 431 (ch 30) over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.