US Bridges

FAS 253/CH 10 over Hickory Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. N. Mineral · Structure no. 006307200000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 253/CH 10 over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 253/CH 10 over Hickory Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 253/CH 10
CrossesHickory Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N. Mineral
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.41269, -89.82888
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 253/CH 10 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 253/CH 10 over Hickory 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 253/CH 10 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 253/CH 10 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 253/CH 10 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.