US Bridges

FAS 1591 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 2 MI N Pleasant Hill · Structure no. 075328400000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1591 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1591 over Dry Fork Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1591
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2 MI N Pleasant Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.47358, -90.87036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic986 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1591 over Dry Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1591 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1591 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 1591 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.