US Bridges

FAS 904 over Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 2.3 MI So Pittsburg · Structure no. 100500400000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 904 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 904 over Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 904
CrossesCreek
Location2.3 MI So Pittsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.73343, -88.85527
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

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 904 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 904 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 904 over Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 904 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 904 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.