US Bridges

FAS 1591(CH 11) over Branch Honey Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · S.W. Edge Pittsfield · Structure no. 075501700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1591(CH 11) over Branch Honey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1591(CH 11) over Branch Honey Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1591(CH 11)
CrossesBranch Honey Creek
LocationS.W. Edge Pittsfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.59613, -90.80998
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Branch Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1591(CH 11) over Branch 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 Branch Honey Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.