US Bridges

FAS 1423 over Grove Creek

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 2.75 M N Burnside · Structure no. 034303300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1423 over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1423 over Grove Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1423
CrossesGrove Creek
Location2.75 M N Burnside
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.54429, -91.09001
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1423 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1423 over Grove 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1423 over Grove Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1423 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1423 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.