US Bridges

FAS 1930 over Dog Creek

Good

Pope County, Illinois · 3.2 MI S Bay City · Structure no. 076304100000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1930 over Dog Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1930 over Dog Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAS 1930
CrossesDog Creek
Location3.2 MI S Bay City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.20432, -88.48951
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1930 over Dog 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 Dog Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 1930 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1930 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.