US Bridges

FAS 472 over Denman Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NE Carlock · Structure no. 057580600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 472 over Denman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 472 over Denman Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 472
CrossesDenman Creek
Location3.0 MI NE Carlock
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61248, -89.09009
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 472 over Denman Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 472 over Denman 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 472 over Denman Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FAS 472 over Denman Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 472 over Denman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.