US Bridges

FAS 745 over Phils Creek

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · 4.2 MI N Ill 16 · Structure no. 042300000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 745 over Phils Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 745 over Phils Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 74 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 745
CrossesPhils Creek
Location4.2 MI N Ill 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.17596, -90.25745
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 745 over Phils Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FAS 745 over Phils 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 745 over Phils Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 745 over Phils Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 745 over Phils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.