FAS 396 over Swab Run Creek
PoorKnox County, Illinois · SW-35-T10NR4E · Structure no. 048334600000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 396 over Swab Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 396 over Swab Run Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 396 over Swab Run Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 396 over Swab Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 396 over Swab Run Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FAS 396 over Swab Run Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 396 over Swab Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.