FAS 740-CH 6 over Macoupin Creek
GoodGreene County, Illinois · 5.5MI S 108 FAS740 · Structure no. 031503400000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 740-CH 6 over Macoupin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 740-CH 6 over Macoupin Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 740-CH 6 over Macoupin Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 740-CH 6 over Macoupin 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 740-CH 6 over Macoupin Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS 740-CH 6 over Macoupin Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 740-CH 6 over Macoupin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.