Old Il 4 over Honey Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacoupin County, Illinois · 6M S IL108-CARLINVIL · Structure no. 059003200000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Il 4 over Honey Creek is a concrete other carrying Old Il 4 over Honey Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Il 4 over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Il 4 over Honey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Old Il 4 over Honey Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Il 4 over Honey Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Il 4 over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.