US Bridges

FAS 1705 over Turkey Creek

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NW Newton · Structure no. 040325800000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1705 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1705 over Turkey Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 1705
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.5 MI NW Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.03662, -88.20858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic357 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 1705 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1705 over Turkey 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1705 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1705 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1705 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.