US Bridges

FAS 659(CH 8) over Jonathon Creek

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · 5.2 MI S Il 133 · Structure no. 070004000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 659(CH 8) over Jonathon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 659(CH 8) over Jonathon Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 659(CH 8)
CrossesJonathon Creek
Location5.2 MI S Il 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.63392, -88.52854
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 659(CH 8) over Jonathon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 659(CH 8) over Jonathon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 659(CH 8) over Jonathon Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 659(CH 8) over Jonathon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 659(CH 8) over Jonathon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.