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FAS-1701 (CH-15) over Honey Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 1 MI W New Hebron · Structure no. 017309700000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1701 (CH-15) over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-1701 (CH-15) over Honey Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1701 (CH-15)
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1 MI W New Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.95337, -87.76254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1701 (CH-15) over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1701 (CH-15) 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-1701 (CH-15) over Honey Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1701 (CH-15) over Honey Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1701 (CH-15) over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.