US Bridges

FAS 0923 over Creek

Fair

Union County, Illinois · 1.7M.E.JCT.FAP100 · Structure no. 091500000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0923 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 0923 over Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 0923
CrossesCreek
Location1.7M.E.JCT.FAP100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.4982, -89.40777
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 0923 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0923 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 0923 over Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 0923 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAS 0923 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.