US Bridges

FAS 634 Ch 01 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 NE of Spaulding · Structure no. 084342800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 634 Ch 01 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 634 Ch 01 over Wolf Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 634 Ch 01
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.0 NE of Spaulding
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.89636, -89.51706
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 634 Ch 01 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 634 Ch 01 over Wolf 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 FAS 634 Ch 01 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 634 Ch 01 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 634 Ch 01 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.