US Bridges

FAS-548A (CH-38) over Trib Friends Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 5.25 Mi. W of Co. Li · Structure no. 058340000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-548A (CH-38) over Trib Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-548A (CH-38) over Trib Friends Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-548A (CH-38)
CrossesTrib Friends Creek
Location5.25 Mi. W of Co. Li
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.03972, -88.8464
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks12%
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-548A (CH-38) over Trib Friends Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-548A (CH-38) over Trib 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-548A (CH-38) over Trib Friends Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS-548A (CH-38) over Trib Friends Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-548A (CH-38) over Trib Friends Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.