US Bridges

FAU 8153 over Panther Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 SE Chatham · Structure no. 084312500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8153 over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 8153 over Panther Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8153
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2.0 SE Chatham
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.63922, -89.68566
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 8153 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8153 over Panther 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8153 over Panther Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8153 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8153 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.