Ch 6 over Purpus Creek
FairBrown County, Illinois · 5.5 SW Timewell · Structure no. 005301300000000
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6 over Purpus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 6 over Purpus Creek in Brown County, Illinois. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 120 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6 over Purpus Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ch 6 over Purpus 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 6 over Purpus Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6 over Purpus Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6 over Purpus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.