US Bridges

FAS 1395-CH 6 over Pope Creek

Good

Knox County, Illinois · SW-5-T13NR2E · Structure no. 048333500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1395-CH 6 over Pope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1395-CH 6 over Pope Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1395-CH 6
CrossesPope Creek
LocationSW-5-T13NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.14128, -90.30692
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1395-CH 6 over Pope Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1395-CH 6 over Pope 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1395-CH 6 over Pope Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1395-CH 6 over Pope Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1395-CH 6 over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.