US Bridges

Ch 8 FAS 1362 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E of Ocoya · Structure no. 053301900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8 FAS 1362 over Hickory Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 8 FAS 1362 over Hickory Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesHickory Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Ocoya
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.80076, -88.61971
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,061 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 Ch 8 FAS 1362 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8 FAS 1362 over Hickory 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 Hickory Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8 FAS 1362 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8 FAS 1362 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.