US Bridges

FAS 238 over Stream

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 3.5MI SW of Annawan · Structure no. 037500900000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 238 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 238 over Stream in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 238
CrossesStream
Location3.5MI SW of Annawan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.34323, -89.93236
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic216 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 238 over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 238 over Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 238 over Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FAS 238 over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns FAS 238 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.