US Bridges

FAS 732 over Macoupin Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 2 MI E Farmersville · Structure no. 068331800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 732 over Macoupin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 732 over Macoupin Creek 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 732
CrossesMacoupin Creek
Location2 MI E Farmersville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.44362, -89.60443
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 732 over Macoupin Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 732 over Macoupin 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 732 over Macoupin Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 732 over Macoupin Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 732 over Macoupin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.