FAS 1571 over Pike Creek
PoorMenard County, Illinois · 5 MI E Greenview · Structure no. 065302400000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1571 over Pike Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1571 over Pike Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1571 over Pike Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1571 over Pike Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1571 over Pike Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1571 over Pike Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1571 over Pike Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.