FAS 548 over Friends Creek
GoodMacon County, Illinois · 4.2 MI NE Argenta · Structure no. 058337300000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 548 over Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 548 over Friends Creek in Macon 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 548 over Friends Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 548 over Friends 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 548 over Friends Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAS 548 over Friends Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 548 over Friends Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.