US Bridges

FAS 1746A(CH 9) over E Fork Shoal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 0.04 W TR 447 · Structure no. 068336800000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1746A(CH 9) over E Fork Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1746A(CH 9) over E Fork Shoal Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1746A(CH 9)
CrossesE Fork Shoal Creek
Location0.04 W TR 447
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.04233, -89.3731
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1746A(CH 9) over E Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1746A(CH 9) over E 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1746A(CH 9) over E Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1746A(CH 9) over E Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1746A(CH 9) over E Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.