US Bridges

FAS 1920 over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Ullin · Structure no. 077500200000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1920 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1920 over Creek in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1920
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI E Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.27091, -89.15498
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1920 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1920 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1920 over Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1920 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAS 1920 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.