US Bridges

FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Glen Creek

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Jackson County, Illinois · NE 1/4 Sec 23-7-2 · Structure no. 039317700000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Glen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Glen Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1916 (CH-8)
CrossesTrib to Glen Creek
LocationNE 1/4 Sec 23-7-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.9074, -89.28978
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Glen 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Glen Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Glen Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1916 (CH-8) over Trib to Glen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.