US Bridges

FAS 902 over Rose Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NE ST RTE 34 · Structure no. 035300000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 902 over Rose Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 902 over Rose Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 902
CrossesRose Creek
Location3.0 MI NE ST RTE 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.59036, -88.36569
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 902 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 902 over Rose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 902 over Rose Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 902 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 902 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.