US Bridges

FAS 1930 over Alcorn Creek

Good

Pope County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Hamletsburg · Structure no. 076300500000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1930 over Alcorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1930 over Alcorn Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAS 1930
CrossesAlcorn Creek
Location2 MI NW Hamletsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.171, -88.46248
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 Alcorn Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1930 over Alcorn 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 Alcorn Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 1930 over Alcorn Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1930 over Alcorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.