FAS 396-CH 18 over French Creek
FairKnox County, Illinois · NW-27-T10NR4E · Structure no. 048333300000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 396-CH 18 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 396-CH 18 over French 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 396-CH 18 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 396-CH 18 over French 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 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 396-CH 18 over French Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAS 396-CH 18 over French Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 396-CH 18 over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.