US Bridges

FAS 617 over Lt Frk Apple Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Nortnville · Structure no. 069322200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 617 over Lt Frk Apple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 617 over Lt Frk Apple Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 617
CrossesLt Frk Apple Creek
Location2.5 MI SE Nortnville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.53506, -90.13073
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks29%
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 617 over Lt Frk Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 617 over Lt Frk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 617 over Lt Frk Apple Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAS 617 over Lt Frk Apple Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 617 over Lt Frk Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.