US Bridges

FAS 2934 over Br of Big Creek

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 2.3 MI N of HWY 146 · Structure no. 035500300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2934 over Br of Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2934 over Br of Big Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 2934
CrossesBr of Big Creek
Location2.3 MI N of HWY 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.48411, -88.34469
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2934 over Br of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2934 over Br of 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2934 over Br of Big Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2934 over Br of Big Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 2934 over Br of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.