US Bridges

FAS 2708 Ch 13 over East Crooked Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · 4.89 MI E Hidalgo · Structure no. 040400000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2708 Ch 13 over East Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2708 Ch 13 over East Crooked Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 2708 Ch 13
CrossesEast Crooked Creek
Location4.89 MI E Hidalgo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15558, -88.06306
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic179 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2708 Ch 13 over East Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2708 Ch 13 over East 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2708 Ch 13 over East Crooked Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2708 Ch 13 over East Crooked Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2708 Ch 13 over East Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.