US Bridges

FAS 456 over Lake Fork Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 7 MI W Maroa · Structure no. 058339600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 456 over Lake Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 456 over Lake Fork Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 456
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location7 MI W Maroa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.02698, -89.0855
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 FAS 456 over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 456 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 456 over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 456 over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 456 over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.