US Bridges

Fs RTE 750 over Cave Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 2 Miles N. of Pomona Il · Structure no. 090803000001004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fs RTE 750 over Cave Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fs RTE 750 over Cave Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFs RTE 750
CrossesCave Creek
Location2 Miles N. of Pomona Il
RouteFederal Lands Road 750
Coordinates37.63767, -89.34302
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1992)
Projected traffic187 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fs RTE 750 over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fs RTE 750 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fs RTE 750 over Cave Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fs RTE 750 over Cave Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fs RTE 750 over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.