US Bridges

CO HWY 13 FAS-356 over Pike Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Meadows · Structure no. 053303500000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 13 FAS-356 over Pike Creek is a concrete frame carrying CO HWY 13 FAS-356 over Pike Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO HWY 13 FAS-356
CrossesPike Creek
Location3 MI N of Meadows
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.78683, -88.79531
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks30%
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 CO HWY 13 FAS-356 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 13 FAS-356 over Pike 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does CO HWY 13 FAS-356 over Pike Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 13 FAS-356 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 13 FAS-356 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.