US Bridges

FAS 724 over East Fork Shoal Cr.

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 2 MI S Witt · Structure no. 068323500000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 724 over East Fork Shoal Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 724 over East Fork Shoal Cr. in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 724
CrossesEast Fork Shoal Cr.
Location2 MI S Witt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.21719, -89.34272
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 724 over East Fork Shoal Cr. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 724 over East Fork Shoal Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 724 over East Fork Shoal Cr. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FAS 724 over East Fork Shoal Cr.?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 724 over East Fork Shoal Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.