US Bridges

FAI 74 EB over Pope Creek

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · 0.9MI S Henry CO LN · Structure no. 048010400000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 74 EB over Pope Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 74 EB over Pope Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 74 EB
CrossesPope Creek
Location0.9MI S Henry CO LN
RouteInterstate 74
CountyKnox County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.13816, -90.33387
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2023)
Projected traffic7,575 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAI 74 EB over Pope Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 74 EB over Pope 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 74 EB over Pope Creek carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is FAI 74 EB over Pope Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 74 EB over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.