US Bridges

FAS779 Pokey RD Ch over Trib. to Shoal Ck

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Pocahontas · Structure no. 003305300000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS779 Pokey RD Ch over Trib. to Shoal Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS779 Pokey RD Ch over Trib. to Shoal Ck in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS779 Pokey RD Ch
CrossesTrib. to Shoal Ck
Location1.5 MI N Pocahontas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.8497, -89.54771
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAS779 Pokey RD Ch over Trib. to Shoal Ck built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS779 Pokey RD Ch over Trib. to Shoal Ck 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does FAS779 Pokey RD Ch over Trib. to Shoal Ck carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS779 Pokey RD Ch over Trib. to Shoal Ck?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS779 Pokey RD Ch over Trib. to Shoal Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.