US Bridges

FAS 754 over Pluester Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Illinois · 1 Mile N of Meppen · Structure no. 007500000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 754 over Pluester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 754 over Pluester Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 754
CrossesPluester Creek
Location1 Mile N of Meppen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.02206, -90.60498
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Pluester Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 754 over Pluester 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 754 over Pluester Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 754 over Pluester Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 754 over Pluester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.