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FAS 754 over Arnold Creek

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Calhoun County, Illinois · 0.8 MI SE of Brussls · Structure no. 007304300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 754 over Arnold Creek is a steel tee beam carrying FAS 754 over Arnold Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 754
CrossesArnold Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Brussls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.93527, -90.57646
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2022)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 754 over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 754 over Arnold 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 754 over Arnold Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 754 over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 754 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.