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FAS 725 over W Fork Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 2 MI N FAS 728 · Structure no. 068336000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 725 over W Fork Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 725 over W Fork Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 725
CrossesW Fork Shoal Creek
Location2 MI N FAS 728
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.1005, -89.58167
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
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 725 over W Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 725 over W Fork Shoal 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 725 over W Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 725 over W Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 725 over W Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.