FAS 740 Ch 6 over Bear Creek
PoorGreene County, Illinois · 950N;1600E · Structure no. 031521900000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 740 Ch 6 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 740 Ch 6 over Bear Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 4 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 740 Ch 6 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 740 Ch 6 over Bear 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 740 Ch 6 over Bear Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 740 Ch 6 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 740 Ch 6 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.