US Bridges

FAS 711 over Dismal Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Farina · Structure no. 026502900000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 711 over Dismal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 711 over Dismal Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 711
CrossesDismal Creek
Location4.5 MI N Farina
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9042, -88.75935
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic816 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 711 over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

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 March 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 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns FAS 711 over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.