US Bridges

FAS 1591(CH 11) over Honey Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 2.73 MI S Pittsfield · Structure no. 075324100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1591(CH 11) over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1591(CH 11) over Honey Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1591(CH 11)
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2.73 MI S Pittsfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.56062, -90.82424
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2023)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1591(CH 11) over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1591(CH 11) over Honey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1591(CH 11) over Honey Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1591(CH 11) over Honey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1591(CH 11) over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.