US Bridges

FAS 755 over Geske Hollow Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Illinois · 5.5 MI S of Hamburg · Structure no. 007303800000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 755 over Geske Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 755 over Geske Hollow Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 755
CrossesGeske Hollow Creek
Location5.5 MI S of Hamburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15441, -90.67855
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 755 over Geske Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAS 755 over Geske Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 755 over Geske Hollow Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 755 over Geske Hollow Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 755 over Geske Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.