US Bridges

FAS-830 (CH-6) over Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI S Belle Rive · Structure no. 041362800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-830 (CH-6) over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-830 (CH-6) over Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-830 (CH-6)
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI S Belle Rive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.19934, -88.74079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-830 (CH-6) over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-830 (CH-6) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-830 (CH-6) over Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-830 (CH-6) over Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-830 (CH-6) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.