US Bridges

FAS 746 over Phils Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 4M NE Jerseyville · Structure no. 042400500000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 746 over Phils Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 746 over Phils Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 746
CrossesPhils Creek
Location4M NE Jerseyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.19073, -90.28906
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 746 over Phils Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 746 over Phils 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 746 over Phils Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 746 over Phils Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 746 over Phils Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.