FAS 222-CH 22 over Toms Creek
PoorMercer County, Illinois · SW-31-T13NR1W · Structure no. 066301300000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 222-CH 22 over Toms Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 222-CH 22 over Toms Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 222-CH 22 over Toms Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 222-CH 22 over Toms 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 222-CH 22 over Toms Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 222-CH 22 over Toms Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 222-CH 22 over Toms Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.