FAS 849 Ch 1 over Gravel Creek
GoodRandolph County, Illinois · CH1 over Gravel Cr. · Structure no. 079301000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 849 Ch 1 over Gravel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 849 Ch 1 over Gravel Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 849 Ch 1 over Gravel Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 849 Ch 1 over Gravel 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 849 Ch 1 over Gravel Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 849 Ch 1 over Gravel Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 849 Ch 1 over Gravel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.