US Bridges

FAS 1471 Ch 17 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Kappa · Structure no. 102302500000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1471 Ch 17 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1471 Ch 17 over Wolf Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1471 Ch 17
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.5 MI E Kappa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.67946, -88.99385
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1471 Ch 17 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1471 Ch 17 over Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1471 Ch 17 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1471 Ch 17 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1471 Ch 17 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.