FAS 1737 over Joes Crk
PoorMacoupin County, Illinois · 2.5 NW Hettick · Structure no. 059302300000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1737 over Joes Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1737 over Joes Crk in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 FAS 1737 over Joes Crk built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1737 over Joes Crk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1737 over Joes Crk carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1737 over Joes Crk?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1737 over Joes Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.