US Bridges

FAP 643-IL 17 over Indian Creek

Fair

Stark County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W of Toulon · Structure no. 088003200000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 643-IL 17 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 643-IL 17 over Indian Creek in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 643-IL 17
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Toulon
RouteState Highway 17
CountyStark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.09799, -89.88506
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 643-IL 17 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 643-IL 17 over Indian 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 FAP 643-IL 17 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 643-IL 17 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 643-IL 17 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.