US Bridges

FAS 769 over Michael Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Illinois · 0.4 M. W. of Michael · Structure no. 007304500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 769 over Michael Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 769 over Michael Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 769
CrossesMichael Creek
Location0.4 M. W. of Michael
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.23591, -90.63043
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 769 over Michael Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 769 over Michael 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 769 over Michael Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 769 over Michael Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 769 over Michael Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.