US Bridges

FAS 0926 over Creek

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E of Ill 127 · Structure no. 091301600000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0926 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 0926 over Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 0926
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI E of Ill 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.38851, -89.24082
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 0926 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0926 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 0926 over Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0926 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0926 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.