Fap 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek
Christian County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fap 714 (il 48) over Bear Creek in Christian County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 58 of the 320 inventoried bridges in Christian County rated good (18.1%); 55 (17.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 180 ft |
| Location | 1 mi SW Palmer |
| NBI structure number | 011051400000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Christian County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il 29 over Panther Creek | 2005 | 12,200 | Good |
| Il 29 NB over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Fair |
| Il 29 SB over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Good |
| Il 29 over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Good |
| Il 29 over Ditch | 2012 | 8,100 | Good |
| Il 29 over Drainage | 2012 | 8,100 | Good |
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