US Bridges

FAS 1573 over Rock Creek

Good

Menard County, Illinois · 3.0 MI W Athens · Structure no. 065307600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1573 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1573 over Rock Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 1573
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.0 MI W Athens
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.94633, -89.77819
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1573 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1573 over Rock Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1573 over Rock Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1573 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1573 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.