US Bridges

FAU 7449 (ch 7) over Finley Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · N Mt Zion · Structure no. 058338800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7449 (ch 7) over Finley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7449 (ch 7) over Finley Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,414 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7449 (ch 7)
CrossesFinley Creek
LocationN Mt Zion
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79786, -88.89109
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,414 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAU 7449 (ch 7) over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7449 (ch 7) over Finley 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7449 (ch 7) over Finley Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7449 (ch 7) over Finley Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7449 (ch 7) over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.