US Bridges

FAS 926 over Cypress Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 1.6 MI W.Johnson Co. · Structure no. 091312800000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 926 over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 926 over Cypress Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 926
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.6 MI W.Johnson Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.36116, -89.06906
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 926 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 926 over Cypress Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 926 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 926 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 926 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.