FAS 1481-CH 7 over Prairie Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTazewell County, Illinois · N.CTR-4-T23NR3W · Structure no. 090300900000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1481-CH 7 over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1481-CH 7 over Prairie Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1481-CH 7 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1481-CH 7 over Prairie 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 1481-CH 7 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1481-CH 7 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1481-CH 7 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.