US Bridges

Mound Rd(fau 7359) over Spring Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · East Mound RD · Structure no. 058303600000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mound Rd(fau 7359) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mound Rd(fau 7359) over Spring Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 years old, older 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 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,444 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMound Rd(fau 7359)
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationEast Mound RD
Coordinates39.892, -88.93042
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2020)
Projected traffic9,444 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mound Rd(fau 7359) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mound Rd(fau 7359) over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mound Rd(fau 7359) over Spring Creek carry?

About 9,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mound Rd(fau 7359) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Mound Rd(fau 7359) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.