US Bridges

FAS 938 over Creek

Poor

Pulaski County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Ullin · Structure no. 077500000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 938 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 938 over Creek in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 938
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI SE Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPulaski County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.27136, -89.15531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 938 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 938 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 938 over Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 938 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns FAS 938 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.