FAS 1600 over Railroad Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · In Hamilton · Structure no. 034600100000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1600 over Railroad Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1600 over Railroad Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1600 over Railroad Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1600 over Railroad 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1600 over Railroad Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1600 over Railroad Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1600 over Railroad Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.