US Bridges

FAS 473 Ch 8 over Turkey Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · W Edge Lexington · Structure no. 057490300000000

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 473 Ch 8 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 473 Ch 8 over Turkey Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 79 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 473 Ch 8
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationW Edge Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.64338, -88.79769
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic2,778 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 473 Ch 8 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAS 473 Ch 8 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 473 Ch 8 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 473 Ch 8 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 473 Ch 8 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.