US Bridges

FAS 573 over Grove Creek

Fair

Menard County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E Greenview · Structure no. 065300100000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 573 over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 573 over Grove Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 96 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 573
CrossesGrove Creek
Location0.1 MI E Greenview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenard County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.08427, -89.73351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 573 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FAS 573 over Grove 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 573 over Grove Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 573 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 573 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.