US Bridges

FAS 1934 over Hogthief Creek

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 3.5M N Elizabethtown · Structure no. 035304000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1934 over Hogthief Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1934 over Hogthief Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1934
CrossesHogthief Creek
Location3.5M N Elizabethtown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.50312, -88.29938
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 1934 over Hogthief Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1934 over Hogthief 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1934 over Hogthief Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1934 over Hogthief Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1934 over Hogthief Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.