US Bridges

Valmyer Rd/Fau 930 over Carr Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · .3 MI W Ill 158 · Structure no. 067600200000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valmyer Rd/Fau 930 over Carr Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valmyer Rd/Fau 930 over Carr Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 45 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,543 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesValmyer Rd/Fau 930
CrossesCarr Creek
Location.3 MI W Ill 158
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.44198, -90.22079
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,543 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Valmyer Rd/Fau 930 over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Valmyer Rd/Fau 930 over Carr 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Valmyer Rd/Fau 930 over Carr Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valmyer Rd/Fau 930 over Carr Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Valmyer Rd/Fau 930 over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.