US Bridges

FAS 1930 over Barren Creek

Good

Pope County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Bay City · Structure no. 076300300000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1930 over Barren Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1930 over Barren Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 1930
CrossesBarren Creek
Location1 MI NW Bay City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.25605, -88.5112
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1930 over Barren 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 Barren Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1930 over Barren Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1930 over Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.