US Bridges

FAS 959 over Massac Creek

Fair

Massac County, Illinois · .15 MI West Ill 145 · Structure no. 064308300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 959 over Massac Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 959 over Massac Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 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 959
CrossesMassac Creek
Location.15 MI West Ill 145
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.24945, -88.67781
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 959 over Massac Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 959 over Massac Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 959 over Massac Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 959 over Massac Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 959 over Massac Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.