US Bridges

FAS 713 over Becks Creek Branch

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 3 MI S of Tower Hill · Structure no. 087347500000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 713 over Becks Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 713 over Becks Creek Branch in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 713
CrossesBecks Creek Branch
Location3 MI S of Tower Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.34204, -88.96986
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 713 over Becks Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 713 over Becks Creek Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 713 over Becks Creek Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 713 over Becks Creek Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 713 over Becks Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.