US Bridges

FAS 407-CH 15 over Picayune Creek

Good

Warren County, Illinois · NE-20-T9NR1W · Structure no. 094303400000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 407-CH 15 over Picayune Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 407-CH 15 over Picayune Creek in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 407-CH 15
CrossesPicayune Creek
LocationNE-20-T9NR1W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.75809, -90.52933
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 407-CH 15 over Picayune Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 407-CH 15 over Picayune Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 407-CH 15 over Picayune Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 407-CH 15 over Picayune Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 407-CH 15 over Picayune Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.