US Bridges

FAS 580 (ch 11) over Willow Creek

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of US67 · Structure no. 069327600000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 580 (ch 11) over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 580 (ch 11) over Willow Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 580 (ch 11)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.0 MI E of US67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.85204, -90.47282
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic606 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 580 (ch 11) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 580 (ch 11) over Willow 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 580 (ch 11) over Willow Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAS 580 (ch 11) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 580 (ch 11) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.