FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Camp Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDonough County, Illinois · NE-20-T4NR3W · Structure no. 055300100000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Camp Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Camp Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 88 years old, older 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 21 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Camp 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Camp Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Camp Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Camp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.