FAS 1405-CH 12 over North Pope Creek
FairMercer County, Illinois · NW-23-T14NR1W · Structure no. 066306100000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1405-CH 12 over North Pope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1405-CH 12 over North 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Pope Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1405-CH 12 over North Pope 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1405-CH 12 over North Pope Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1405-CH 12 over North Pope Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1405-CH 12 over North Pope Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.