US 6 over Adams Creek
FairBureau County, Illinois · In Seatonville · Structure no. 006014400000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Adams Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Adams Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Adams Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Adams 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Adams Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Adams Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Adams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.