US Bridges

FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Hickory Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NE Hudson · Structure no. 057472600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Hickory Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1472 Ch 31
CrossesHickory Creek
Location3.0 MI NE Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64208, -88.94116
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1472 Ch 31 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Hickory 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1472 Ch 31 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.