US Bridges

FAS 554 (ch 9) over Marrow Bone Creek

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · 3.4 Mi. W Lake City · Structure no. 070303400000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 554 (ch 9) over Marrow Bone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 554 (ch 9) over Marrow Bone Creek in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 554 (ch 9)
CrossesMarrow Bone Creek
Location3.4 Mi. W Lake City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.71135, -88.78374
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic131 by 2046
Trucks8%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 554 (ch 9) over Marrow Bone Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 554 (ch 9) over Marrow Bone 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 554 (ch 9) over Marrow Bone Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 554 (ch 9) over Marrow Bone Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 554 (ch 9) over Marrow Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.