US Bridges

FAS 597 over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 1.87 MI E FAS 596 · Structure no. 075332700000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 597 over Bull Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 597 over Bull Run Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 597
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location1.87 MI E FAS 596
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.64647, -91.00864
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic435 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 597 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 597 over Bull Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 597 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 597 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 597 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.