US Bridges

FAS 1362 Ch 8 over Pike Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 5 MI W of Ocoya · Structure no. 053302600000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1362 Ch 8 over Pike Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAS 1362 Ch 8 over Pike Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1362 Ch 8
CrossesPike Creek
Location5 MI W of Ocoya
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.79924, -88.77576
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 1362 Ch 8 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1362 Ch 8 over Pike 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1362 Ch 8 over Pike Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1362 Ch 8 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1362 Ch 8 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.