Ruby Yewell over Flick Branch
GoodPope County, Illinois · 3.9MI NW Golconda · Structure no. 076309700000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruby Yewell over Flick Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ruby Yewell over Flick Branch in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruby Yewell over Flick Branch built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruby Yewell over Flick Branch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ruby Yewell over Flick Branch carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ruby Yewell over Flick Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ruby Yewell over Flick Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.