US Bridges

CH-8 (FAS-1362) over Rooks Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E of Ocoya · Structure no. 053301800000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-8 (FAS-1362) over Rooks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CH-8 (FAS-1362) over Rooks Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-8 (FAS-1362)
CrossesRooks Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Ocoya
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.80033, -88.6777
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks34%
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 CH-8 (FAS-1362) over Rooks Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-8 (FAS-1362) over Rooks 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CH-8 (FAS-1362) over Rooks Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is CH-8 (FAS-1362) over Rooks Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CH-8 (FAS-1362) over Rooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.