US Bridges

FAS 2798-CH 10 over Buck Creek

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · 2 MI N Flora · Structure no. 013322300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2798-CH 10 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2798-CH 10 over Buck Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2798-CH 10
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2 MI N Flora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70741, -88.47426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 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-CH 10 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2798-CH 10 over Buck 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 FAS 2798-CH 10 over Buck Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2798-CH 10 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2798-CH 10 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.