US Bridges

FAS 0930 over Lusk Creek

Fair

Pope County, Illinois · 3.25 M Se. Eddyville · Structure no. 076300000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0930 over Lusk Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 0930 over Lusk Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 0930
CrossesLusk Creek
Location3.25 M Se. Eddyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPope County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.47267, -88.5478
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 0930 over Lusk Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0930 over Lusk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 0930 over Lusk Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0930 over Lusk Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0930 over Lusk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.