US Bridges

Public RD I/Ms 606 over Hill Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · Pearl · Structure no. 075600200000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Public RD I/Ms 606 over Hill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Public RD I/Ms 606 over Hill Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 91 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPublic RD I/Ms 606
CrossesHill Creek
LocationPearl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.45748, -90.61856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Public RD I/Ms 606 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Public RD I/Ms 606 over Hill 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 Public RD I/Ms 606 over Hill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Public RD I/Ms 606 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Public RD I/Ms 606 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.