US Bridges

FAS 1923 over Cave Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · West Edge of Pomona · Structure no. 039315400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1923 over Cave Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1923 over Cave Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1923
CrossesCave Creek
LocationWest Edge of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.62883, -89.3413
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks7%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 1923 over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1923 over Cave 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1923 over Cave Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1923 over Cave Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1923 over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.