US Bridges

FAS 1919-CH 30 over Indian Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Illinois · NE CORN.SEC10-10-1 · Structure no. 039316000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1919-CH 30 over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1919-CH 30 over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1919-CH 30
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationNE CORN.SEC10-10-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.67304, -89.19479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 1919-CH 30 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1919-CH 30 over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1919-CH 30 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1919-CH 30 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1919-CH 30 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.