US Bridges

Argo Fay Road over Johnson Creek Trib.

Fair

Carroll County, Illinois · 2 Mi. SW of Argo Fay · Structure no. 008201500000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argo Fay Road over Johnson Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Argo Fay Road over Johnson Creek Trib. 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesArgo Fay Road
CrossesJohnson Creek Trib.
Location2 Mi. SW of Argo Fay
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97929, -90.03709
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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 Johnson Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Argo Fay Road over Johnson 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 August 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Argo Fay Road over Johnson Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.