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FAS 705(IL 49) over Hickory Crk

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · Willow Hill · Structure no. 040002300000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 705(IL 49) over Hickory Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 705(IL 49) over Hickory Crk in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 705(IL 49)
CrossesHickory Crk
LocationWillow Hill
RouteState Highway 49
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.00254, -88.02214
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2046
Trucks20%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 705(IL 49) over Hickory Crk built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 705(IL 49) over Hickory Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 705(IL 49) over Hickory Crk carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 705(IL 49) over Hickory Crk?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 705(IL 49) over Hickory Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.