US Bridges

FAS 435-CH 24 over Troublesome Creek

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · E.CTR-9-T4NR4W · Structure no. 055305700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 435-CH 24 over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 435-CH 24 over Troublesome Creek in McDonough 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 435-CH 24
CrossesTroublesome Creek
LocationE.CTR-9-T4NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.34926, -90.851
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 435-CH 24 over Troublesome Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 435-CH 24 over Troublesome 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 435-CH 24 over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 435-CH 24 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 435-CH 24 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.