US Bridges

FAS 617 / Ch 18 over Woods Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 4.5M S E Nortonville · Structure no. 069322800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 617 / Ch 18 over Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 617 / Ch 18 over Woods Creek in Morgan 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 617 / Ch 18
CrossesWoods Creek
Location4.5M S E Nortonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.53563, -90.07765
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 / Ch 18 over Woods Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 617 / Ch 18 over Woods 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 617 / Ch 18 over Woods Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 617 / Ch 18 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 617 / Ch 18 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.