FAS 720 over Buck Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Pittsburg · Structure no. 026346100000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 720 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 720 over Buck Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 720 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 720 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 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 720 over Buck Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 720 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 720 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.