US Bridges

FAS 548 (ch 38) over Friends Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 4.9 Me NE Argenta · Structure no. 058341600000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 548 (ch 38) over Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 548 (ch 38) over Friends Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 548 (ch 38)
CrossesFriends Creek
Location4.9 Me NE Argenta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.04099, -88.77186
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic284 by 2032
Trucks23%
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 548 (ch 38) over Friends Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 548 (ch 38) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 548 (ch 38) over Friends Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAS 548 (ch 38) over Friends Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 548 (ch 38) over Friends Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.