FAS 1455-CH 34 over Barker Creek
PoorFulton County, Illinois · SE-28-T6NR1E · Structure no. 029302800000000
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1455-CH 34 over Barker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1455-CH 34 over Barker Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1455-CH 34 over Barker Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1455-CH 34 over Barker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1455-CH 34 over Barker Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1455-CH 34 over Barker Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1455-CH 34 over Barker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.