FAS Route 231 over King Creek
GoodHenry County, Illinois · 4.0 MI SE Annawan · Structure no. 037324000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS Route 231 over King Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS Route 231 over King Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS Route 231 over King Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS Route 231 over King 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 Route 231 over King Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAS Route 231 over King Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS Route 231 over King Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.