FAS 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek
PoorWoodford County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Panola · Structure no. 102313400000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.