US Bridges

Il 4 over Honey Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 6M S IL108-CARLINVIL · Structure no. 059050400000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 4 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 4 over Honey Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 4
CrossesHoney Creek
Location6M S IL108-CARLINVIL
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.21434, -89.81311
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 4 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 4 over Honey 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Il 4 over Honey Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 4 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 4 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.