US Bridges

FAS 1358 Ch 6 over E Br Panther Creek

Poor

Woodford County, Illinois · 0.75 MI N El Paso · Structure no. 102314400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1358 Ch 6 over E Br Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1358 Ch 6 over E Br Panther Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1358 Ch 6
CrossesE Br Panther Creek
Location0.75 MI N El Paso
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.75653, -89.00574
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1358 Ch 6 over E Br Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1358 Ch 6 over E Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1358 Ch 6 over E Br Panther Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1358 Ch 6 over E Br Panther Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1358 Ch 6 over E Br Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.