US Bridges

FAS 394 - Ch 12 over Foreman Creek

Good

Knox County, Illinois · SE-4-T12NR3E · Structure no. 048332400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 394 - Ch 12 over Foreman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 394 - Ch 12 over Foreman Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 394 - Ch 12
CrossesForeman Creek
LocationSE-4-T12NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.05435, -90.15535
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks12%
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

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 394 - Ch 12 over Foreman Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 394 - Ch 12 over Foreman 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 394 - Ch 12 over Foreman Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 394 - Ch 12 over Foreman Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 394 - Ch 12 over Foreman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.