US Bridges

FAS-704 over West Crooked Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · 1 MI E Rose Hill · Structure no. 040300200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-704 over West Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS-704 over West Crooked Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-704
CrossesWest Crooked Creek
Location1 MI E Rose Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.10334, -88.12815
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic383 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-704 over West Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-704 over West Crooked Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-704 over West Crooked Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-704 over West Crooked Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-704 over West Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.