US Bridges

FAS-1697 (CH-8) over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Hardinville · Structure no. 017301700000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1697 (CH-8) over Honey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS-1697 (CH-8) over Honey Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1697 (CH-8)
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2 MI SE Hardinville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.89397, -87.81353
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1697 (CH-8) over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FAS-1697 (CH-8) over Honey 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1697 (CH-8) over Honey Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1697 (CH-8) over Honey Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1697 (CH-8) over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.