FAS 769 over Irish Creek
FairCalhoun County, Illinois · East Cl Hamburg · Structure no. 007620200000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 769 over Irish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 769 over Irish Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 769 over Irish Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 769 over Irish 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 769 over Irish Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 769 over Irish Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 769 over Irish Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.