US Bridges

FAS 1425 over Rock Creek

Poor

Hancock County, Illinois · 2 MI NW of Ferris · Structure no. 034326100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1425 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1425 over Rock Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1425
CrossesRock Creek
Location2 MI NW of Ferris
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.48449, -91.19753
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1425 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1425 over Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1425 over Rock Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1425 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1425 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.