US Bridges

FAS 230 Ch 28 over Walker Creek

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 6 MI NW Kewanee · Structure no. 037323000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 230 Ch 28 over Walker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 230 Ch 28 over Walker Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 230 Ch 28
CrossesWalker Creek
Location6 MI NW Kewanee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.29313, -89.99359
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic189 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 230 Ch 28 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 230 Ch 28 over Walker 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 230 Ch 28 over Walker Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAS 230 Ch 28 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 230 Ch 28 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.