FAS 578 over Little Grove Creek
GoodMenard County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Petersburg · Structure no. 065301800000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 578 over Little Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 578 over Little Grove Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 578 over Little Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 578 over Little Grove 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 578 over Little Grove Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS 578 over Little Grove Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 578 over Little Grove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.