US Bridges

FAS 484 - Ch 14 over Money Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.75 MI E Towanda · Structure no. 057560800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 484 - Ch 14 over Money Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 484 - Ch 14 over Money Creek in McLean 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 484 - Ch 14
CrossesMoney Creek
Location0.75 MI E Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.56068, -88.87709
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks30%
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 484 - Ch 14 over Money Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 484 - Ch 14 over Money 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 484 - Ch 14 over Money Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAS 484 - Ch 14 over Money Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 484 - Ch 14 over Money Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.