US Bridges

Ch 15(FAS 637) over Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · .25 MI S Bethany · Structure no. 070302100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 15(FAS 637) over Marrowbone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 15(FAS 637) over Marrowbone Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCh 15(FAS 637)
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location.25 MI S Bethany
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63521, -88.74132
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic945 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ch 15(FAS 637) over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 15(FAS 637) over Marrowbone 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 15(FAS 637) over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 15(FAS 637) over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 15(FAS 637) over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.