US Bridges

FAS 1930 over Bay Creek

Good

Pope County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Bay City · Structure no. 076300200000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1930 over Bay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1930 over Bay Creek in Pope 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 1930
CrossesBay Creek
Location3.5 MI N Bay City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.27409, -88.52359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1930 over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1930 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1930 over Bay Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1930 over Bay Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1930 over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.