US Bridges

FAS 745 over Hodges Creek

Good

Greene County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Rockbridge · Structure no. 031301200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 745 over Hodges Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 745 over Hodges Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 745
CrossesHodges Creek
Location2 MI E of Rockbridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.26924, -90.16912
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 745 over Hodges Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 745 over Hodges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 745 over Hodges Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 745 over Hodges Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 745 over Hodges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.