FAS 1405-CH 12 over Pope Creek
PoorMercer County, Illinois · SW-35-T14NR1W · Structure no. 066306000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1405-CH 12 over Pope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1405-CH 12 over Pope Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1405-CH 12 over Pope Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1405-CH 12 over Pope 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1405-CH 12 over Pope Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1405-CH 12 over Pope Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1405-CH 12 over Pope Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.