US Bridges

FAS 2934 over Big Creek

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 2 MI S Karbers Ridge · Structure no. 035302900000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2934 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 2934 over Big Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2934
CrossesBig Creek
Location2 MI S Karbers Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.55866, -88.31808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 2934 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2934 over Big 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 2934 over Big Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2934 over Big Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2934 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.