US Bridges

FAS 561 over Deer Creek

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Lincoln · Structure no. 054306400000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 561 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 561 over Deer Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 561
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1 MI S of Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11837, -89.35823
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic998 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 561 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 561 over Deer 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 561 over Deer Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 561 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 561 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.