US Bridges

FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over Spring Creek

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · CTR-28-T6NR3W · Structure no. 055302200000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over Spring Creek in McDonough 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1438 - Ch 14
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationCTR-28-T6NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47825, -90.74176
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1438 - Ch 14 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over Spring Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1438 - Ch 14 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.