US Bridges

FAS 1902 over Lick Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 3 MI S Union CO Line · Structure no. 091320400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1902 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1902 over Lick Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 1902
CrossesLick Creek
Location3 MI S Union CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.54853, -89.11651
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 1902 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1902 over Lick 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1902 over Lick Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1902 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1902 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.