FAS 603 over Bay Creek
PoorPike County, Illinois · .75 MI W Nebo · Structure no. 075301000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 725
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 603 over Bay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 603 over Bay Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 603 over Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 603 over Bay 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 603 over Bay Creek carry?
About 725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAS 603 over Bay Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 603 over Bay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.