US Bridges

FAS 900 over Battle Ford Creek

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W of Ill 145 · Structure no. 083301000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 900 over Battle Ford Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 900 over Battle Ford Creek in Saline 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 900
CrossesBattle Ford Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Ill 145
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.63264, -88.55504
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 900 over Battle Ford Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 900 over Battle Ford 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 900 over Battle Ford Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAS 900 over Battle Ford Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 900 over Battle Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.