US Bridges

FAS 727 over Middle Fork Shoal CR

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · N Edge Hillsboro · Structure no. 068331400000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 727 over Middle Fork Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 727 over Middle Fork Shoal CR in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 727
CrossesMiddle Fork Shoal CR
LocationN Edge Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.1657, -89.493
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 727 over Middle Fork Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 727 over Middle Fork Shoal CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 727 over Middle Fork Shoal CR carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 727 over Middle Fork Shoal CR?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 727 over Middle Fork Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.