US Bridges

Argo Fay Road over Stream

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW Argo Fay · Structure no. 008202000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argo Fay Road over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Argo Fay Road over Stream in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesArgo Fay Road
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI SW Argo Fay
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98558, -90.03189
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 2009, making it 16 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 August 2023.

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 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Argo Fay Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.