US Bridges

FAS 797 over Martin Creek

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 3.5 Mi. NE Geff · Structure no. 096346300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 797 over Martin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 797 over Martin Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 797
CrossesMartin Creek
Location3.5 Mi. NE Geff
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.46123, -88.34895
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 797 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 797 over Martin 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 797 over Martin Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 797 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 797 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.