FAS 917 & Ch 5 over Town Creek
GoodJackson County, Illinois · 4.6 M.E. JCT Ill 3 · Structure no. 039500000000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 917 & Ch 5 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 917 & Ch 5 over Town Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 917 & Ch 5 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 917 & Ch 5 over Town 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 917 & Ch 5 over Town Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 917 & Ch 5 over Town Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 917 & Ch 5 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.