US Bridges

FAS 361 (ch 5) over Br. Panther Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 0.1 Mi. N 1100N RD · Structure no. 102319300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 361 (ch 5) over Br. Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 361 (ch 5) over Br. Panther Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 361 (ch 5)
CrossesBr. Panther Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N 1100N RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.7536, -89.13041
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 361 (ch 5) over Br. Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 361 (ch 5) over Br. Panther 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 361 (ch 5) over Br. Panther Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 361 (ch 5) over Br. Panther Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 361 (ch 5) over Br. Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.