US Bridges

Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Skillet Fork

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 1 MI W Clay CO LN · Structure no. 061008800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Skillet Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Skillet Fork in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesKin Lou Rd-Fas 270
CrossesSkillet Fork
Location1 MI W Clay CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.7667, -88.71493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Skillet Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Skillet Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Skillet Fork carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Skillet Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kin Lou Rd-Fas 270 over Skillet Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.