US Bridges

FAS 598 over Bay Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 2.25 MI E Baylis · Structure no. 075327700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 598 over Bay Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 598 over Bay Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 598
CrossesBay Creek
Location2.25 MI E Baylis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.72235, -90.86949
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic580 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 598 over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 598 over Bay 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 598 over Bay Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 598 over Bay Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAS 598 over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.