US Bridges

FAS 1622A (ch 28) over Horse Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.0 S Pawnee · Structure no. 084303300000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1622A (ch 28) over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1622A (ch 28) over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1622A (ch 28)
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.0 S Pawnee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.57188, -89.57205
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1622A (ch 28) over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1622A (ch 28) over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1622A (ch 28) over Horse Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1622A (ch 28) over Horse Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1622A (ch 28) over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.