US Bridges

FAI 74 over Spoon Riv Tributary

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · 0.6 MI E. Spoon Riv · Structure no. 048200100000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 74 over Spoon Riv Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 74 over Spoon Riv Tributary in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,251 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 74
CrossesSpoon Riv Tributary
Location0.6 MI E. Spoon Riv
RouteInterstate 74
CountyKnox County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.87836, -90.08968
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2023)
Projected traffic15,251 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Spoon Riv Tributary built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 74 over Spoon Riv Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 74 over Spoon Riv Tributary carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAI 74 over Spoon Riv Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAI 74 over Spoon Riv Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.