US Bridges

FAS1918 CH7 over Pond Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · SW1/4 Sec 20-8-2 · Structure no. 039301400000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1918 CH7 over Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS1918 CH7 over Pond Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS1918 CH7
CrossesPond Creek
LocationSW1/4 Sec 20-8-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.80812, -89.35455
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2022)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 FAS1918 CH7 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1918 CH7 over Pond 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS1918 CH7 over Pond Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS1918 CH7 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1918 CH7 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.