FAU 7779 over Clear Creek
PoorCass County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Beardstown · Structure no. 009302000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7779 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7779 over Clear Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7779 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7779 over Clear 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 FAU 7779 over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7779 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7779 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.