US Bridges

FAS-789 (CH-3) over Horse Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3 MI N Harmony · Structure no. 041373600000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-789 (CH-3) over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-789 (CH-3) over Horse Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-789 (CH-3)
CrossesHorse Creek
Location3 MI N Harmony
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.45737, -88.79287
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-789 (CH-3) over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-789 (CH-3) over Horse 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-789 (CH-3) over Horse Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS-789 (CH-3) over Horse Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-789 (CH-3) over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.