US Bridges

FAS 554(CH 32) over Finley Creek

Poor

Macon County, Illinois · 5.0 MI E of Macon · Structure no. 058500200000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 554(CH 32) over Finley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 554(CH 32) over Finley Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 554(CH 32)
CrossesFinley Creek
Location5.0 MI E of Macon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.71109, -88.90445
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 554(CH 32) over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 554(CH 32) over Finley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 554(CH 32) over Finley Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 554(CH 32) over Finley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 554(CH 32) over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.