FAS 548 (ch 58) over Lake Fork Creek
FairMacon County, Illinois · 4 MI W of Maroa · Structure no. 058330200000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 548 (ch 58) over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 548 (ch 58) over Lake Fork Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 548 (ch 58) over Lake Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 548 (ch 58) over Lake Fork 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 548 (ch 58) over Lake Fork Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAS 548 (ch 58) over Lake Fork Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 548 (ch 58) over Lake Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.