FAS-796 (CH-6) over Dismal Creek
PoorClay County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Iola · Structure no. 013300300000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-796 (CH-6) over Dismal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-796 (CH-6) over Dismal Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS-796 (CH-6) over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-796 (CH-6) over Dismal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-796 (CH-6) over Dismal Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS-796 (CH-6) over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-796 (CH-6) over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.