US Bridges

FAS 2798 over Buck Creek

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Flora · Structure no. 013322200000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2798 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2798 over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 2798
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.5 MI NE Flora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.70724, -88.45323
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 2798 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2798 over Buck Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2798 over Buck Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2798 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2798 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.