Ch 18/FAS 617 over Apple Creek
FairMorgan County, Illinois · 3MI SW Waverly · Structure no. 069321000000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18/FAS 617 over Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18/FAS 617 over Apple Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18/FAS 617 over Apple Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18/FAS 617 over Apple 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 18/FAS 617 over Apple Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18/FAS 617 over Apple Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18/FAS 617 over Apple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.