FAS-721 over Ramsey Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Ramsey · Structure no. 026301500000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 278 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-721 over Ramsey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-721 over Ramsey Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS-721 over Ramsey Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FAS-721 over Ramsey 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-721 over Ramsey Creek carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS-721 over Ramsey Creek?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-721 over Ramsey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.