FAS-711 over Dismal Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW Laclede · Structure no. 026300100000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-711 over Dismal Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-711 over Dismal Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 86 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-711 over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FAS-711 over Dismal 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-711 over Dismal Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS-711 over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-711 over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.