FAS 2934-FH 141 over Big Creek
PoorHardin County, Illinois · 3.5 M N Etown · Structure no. 090801000001005
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1993 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FAS 2934-FH 141 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2934-FH 141 over Big Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 2934-FH 141 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2934-FH 141 over Big 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 2934-FH 141 over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2934-FH 141 over Big Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2934-FH 141 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.