US Bridges

Co.Line Rd.Stark T over Fitch Creek

Good

Knox County, Illinois · NE-13-T13NR4E · Structure no. 048338500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Line Rd.Stark T over Fitch Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron frame carrying Co.Line Rd.Stark T over Fitch Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo.Line Rd.Stark T
CrossesFitch Creek
LocationNE-13-T13NR4E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.11888, -89.98466
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Co.Line Rd.Stark T over Fitch Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Line Rd.Stark T over Fitch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Line Rd.Stark T over Fitch Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Co.Line Rd.Stark T over Fitch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Line Rd.Stark T over Fitch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.