US Bridges

FAS 468-CH 12 over W. F. Sugar Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · CTR-27-T23NR2W · Structure no. 090301200000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 468-CH 12 over W. F. Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 468-CH 12 over W. F. Sugar Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 468-CH 12
CrossesW. F. Sugar Creek
LocationCTR-27-T23NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41851, -89.31291
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 468-CH 12 over W. F. Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 468-CH 12 over W. F. Sugar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 468-CH 12 over W. F. Sugar Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 468-CH 12 over W. F. Sugar Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 468-CH 12 over W. F. Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.