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FAS-789 (CH-3) over Puncheon Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Marlow · Structure no. 041502200000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-789 (CH-3) over Puncheon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-789 (CH-3) over Puncheon Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-789 (CH-3)
CrossesPuncheon Creek
Location3.5 MI N Marlow
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.36043, -88.79324
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Puncheon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-789 (CH-3) over Puncheon 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.