US Bridges

FAS 728 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Panama · Structure no. 068328100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 728 over Shoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 728 over Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 728
CrossesShoal Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Panama
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.04109, -89.55123
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 728 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 728 over Shoal Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 728 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAS 728 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 728 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.