US Bridges

Ch 7/FAS 604 over Honey Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 2.5MI S Pittsfield · Structure no. 075326000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 7/FAS 604 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 7/FAS 604 over Honey Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 7/FAS 604
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2.5MI S Pittsfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.56231, -90.79998
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Ch 7/FAS 604 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 7/FAS 604 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 Ch 7/FAS 604 over Honey Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 7/FAS 604 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 7/FAS 604 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.