FAS 631-CTY HWY 31 over Wolf Creek
PoorSangamon County, Illinois · 0.5 N of Spaulding · Structure no. 084342400000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 631-CTY HWY 31 over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 631-CTY HWY 31 over Wolf Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 631-CTY HWY 31 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 631-CTY HWY 31 over Wolf 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 631-CTY HWY 31 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 631-CTY HWY 31 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 631-CTY HWY 31 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.