US Bridges

FAS 348A/CH 1 over Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 3.8 MI W Campus · Structure no. 053344600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 348A/CH 1 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 348A/CH 1 over Creek in Livingston 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 348A/CH 1
CrossesCreek
Location3.8 MI W Campus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.02209, -88.37489
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks37%
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 348A/CH 1 over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 348A/CH 1 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 348A/CH 1 over Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FAS 348A/CH 1 over Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 348A/CH 1 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.