US Bridges

FAS 572 CO HWY 5 over Crane Creek

Fair

Mason County, Illinois · 3 MI E of Kilbourne · Structure no. 063303000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 572 CO HWY 5 over Crane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 572 CO HWY 5 over Crane Creek in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 572 CO HWY 5
CrossesCrane Creek
Location3 MI E of Kilbourne
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.16284, -89.94524
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 572 CO HWY 5 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 572 CO HWY 5 over Crane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 572 CO HWY 5 over Crane Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 572 CO HWY 5 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 572 CO HWY 5 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.