US Bridges

Carman RD over Honey Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 2.3 MI N of Ill 96 · Structure no. 036007100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carman RD over Honey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carman RD over Honey Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarman RD
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2.3 MI N of Ill 96
CountyHenderson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.71428, -91.07002
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Carman RD over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carman RD over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Carman RD over Honey Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Carman RD over Honey Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Carman RD over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.