US Bridges

FAS 596 over Horn Hollow Stream

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 1.0MI NE New Canton · Structure no. 075326800000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 596 over Horn Hollow Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 596 over Horn Hollow Stream in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 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 596
CrossesHorn Hollow Stream
Location1.0MI NE New Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.64761, -91.07693
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic580 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 596 over Horn Hollow Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 596 over Horn Hollow Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 596 over Horn Hollow Stream carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 596 over Horn Hollow Stream?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 596 over Horn Hollow Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.