US Bridges

FAS 472 Ch 12 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Hudson · Structure no. 057020700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 472 Ch 12 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 472 Ch 12 over Six Mile Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 472 Ch 12
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location0.5 MI W Hudson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.60634, -89.00315
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2024)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 472 Ch 12 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 472 Ch 12 over Six Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 472 Ch 12 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is FAS 472 Ch 12 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 472 Ch 12 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.