US Bridges

FAS 1870 & Ch 7 over Cox Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 2.6MI W Cambell Hill · Structure no. 039324900000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1870 & Ch 7 over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1870 & Ch 7 over Cox Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1870 & Ch 7
CrossesCox Creek
Location2.6MI W Cambell Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.9338, -89.60522
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 1870 & Ch 7 over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1870 & Ch 7 over Cox 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 1870 & Ch 7 over Cox Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1870 & Ch 7 over Cox Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1870 & Ch 7 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.