US Bridges

Argo Fay Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. E. Thomson · Structure no. 008201400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argo Fay Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Argo Fay Road over Unnamed Stream in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesArgo Fay Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.5 Mi. E. Thomson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96023, -90.04709
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argo Fay Road over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Argo Fay Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Argo Fay Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Argo Fay Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.