FAS 748 over Little Piasa Creek
GoodJersey County, Illinois · 2.2 MI W Ill 67 · Structure no. 042401000000000
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 748 over Little Piasa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 748 over Little Piasa Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 124 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 748 over Little Piasa Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is FAS 748 over Little Piasa 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 748 over Little Piasa Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAS 748 over Little Piasa Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 748 over Little Piasa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.