US Bridges

FAS 1394-CH 7 over North Creek

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · SE-36-T12NR2E · Structure no. 048330900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1394-CH 7 over North Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1394-CH 7 over North Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 1394-CH 7
CrossesNorth Creek
LocationSE-36-T12NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.9786, -90.21416
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1394-CH 7 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1394-CH 7 over North 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1394-CH 7 over North Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1394-CH 7 over North Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1394-CH 7 over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.