US Bridges

Argo Fay Road over Sand Creek Trib.

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Ill 78 · Structure no. 008200700000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argo Fay Road over Sand Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Argo Fay Road over Sand Creek Trib. in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesArgo Fay Road
CrossesSand Creek Trib.
Location1 MI W of Ill 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00369, -90.00776
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 inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Sand Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argo Fay Road over Sand Creek Trib. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Argo Fay Road over Sand Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Argo Fay Road over Sand Creek Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Argo Fay Road over Sand Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.