US Bridges

FAS 546/CH 21 over South Fork Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 2.8 MI NW Warrensbur · Structure no. 058339800000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 546/CH 21 over South Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 546/CH 21 over South Fork Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 546/CH 21
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location2.8 MI NW Warrensbur
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.96699, -89.08598
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks14%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 546/CH 21 over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 546/CH 21 over South Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 546/CH 21 over South Fork Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 546/CH 21 over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 546/CH 21 over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.