FAS577 over Lost Creek
PoorCass County, Illinois · 3 MI E Beardstown · Structure no. 009300800000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS577 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS577 over Lost Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS577 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is FAS577 over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS577 over Lost Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS577 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS577 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.