FAS-1824 (CH-27) over Sixmile Creek
PoorPerry County, Illinois · 1 MI W of US 51 · Structure no. 073302700000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-1824 (CH-27) over Sixmile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-1824 (CH-27) over Sixmile Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-1824 (CH-27) over Sixmile Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is FAS-1824 (CH-27) over Sixmile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS-1824 (CH-27) over Sixmile Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FAS-1824 (CH-27) over Sixmile Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-1824 (CH-27) over Sixmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.