US Bridges

US 40(FAS 1707) over Hawks Creek

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E. of I-70 · Structure no. 012002600000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40(FAS 1707) over Hawks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 40(FAS 1707) over Hawks Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40(FAS 1707)
CrossesHawks Creek
Location0.5 MI E. of I-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.43046, -87.55272
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$467,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40(FAS 1707) over Hawks Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40(FAS 1707) over Hawks 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 40(FAS 1707) over Hawks Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 40(FAS 1707) over Hawks Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 40(FAS 1707) over Hawks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.