US Bridges

FAS-713 over Becks Creek

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Fayette County, Illinois · 3 MI S Herrick · Structure no. 026300400000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
447 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-713 over Becks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-713 over Becks Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2046. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-713
CrossesBecks Creek
Location3 MI S Herrick
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.17202, -88.98256
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic408 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-713 over Becks Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-713 over Becks 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-713 over Becks Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-713 over Becks Creek?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-713 over Becks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.