US Bridges

FAS-703 over Mint Creek

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Jasper County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Gila · Structure no. 040501800000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-703 over Mint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-703 over Mint Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-703
CrossesMint Creek
Location1.5 MI W Gila
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.11401, -88.28652
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic408 by 2046
Trucks9%
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-703 over Mint Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-703 over Mint 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-703 over Mint Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-703 over Mint Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-703 over Mint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.