TR 54 FAS 581 over Lost Creek
FairCass County, Illinois · Cl Bluff Springs · Structure no. 009320100000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 54 FAS 581 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 54 FAS 581 over Lost Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 54 FAS 581 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 54 FAS 581 over Lost Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 54 FAS 581 over Lost Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 54 FAS 581 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 54 FAS 581 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.