US Bridges

FAS 334 (ch 9) over Trib. to Louis Creek

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Buckley · Structure no. 038301100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 334 (ch 9) over Trib. to Louis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 334 (ch 9) over Trib. to Louis Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 334 (ch 9)
CrossesTrib. to Louis Creek
Location0.5 MI W Buckley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.6046, -88.04898
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 334 (ch 9) over Trib. to Louis Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 334 (ch 9) over Trib. to Louis 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 334 (ch 9) over Trib. to Louis Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 334 (ch 9) over Trib. to Louis Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 334 (ch 9) over Trib. to Louis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.