US Bridges

FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Cedar Creek

Good

McDonough County, Illinois · S.CTR-32-T6NR4W · Structure no. 055306300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Cedar Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Cedar Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1439 - Ch 8
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationS.CTR-32-T6NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.46071, -90.87987
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 1439 - Ch 8 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Cedar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1439 - Ch 8 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.