US Bridges

Argo Fay Road over Stream

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · 1 MI SW of Argo Fay · Structure no. 008200600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argo Fay Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Argo Fay Road over Stream in Carroll 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesArgo Fay Road
CrossesStream
Location1 MI SW of Argo Fay
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99256, -90.02668
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Argo Fay Road over Stream built?

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

What condition is Argo Fay Road over Stream 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Argo Fay Road over Stream carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Argo Fay Road over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Argo Fay Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.