US Bridges

FAS 363 Ch 7 over Panther Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Woodford County, Illinois · 4.5 MI SW Secor · Structure no. 102313000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 363 Ch 7 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 363 Ch 7 over Panther Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 363 Ch 7
CrossesPanther Creek
Location4.5 MI SW Secor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.68535, -89.15579
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 363 Ch 7 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 363 Ch 7 over Panther 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 363 Ch 7 over Panther Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 363 Ch 7 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 363 Ch 7 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.