US Bridges

FAS 1930 over Cave Creek

Good

Pope County, Illinois · 4 Mile S Homberg · Structure no. 076500000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1930 over Cave Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1930 over Cave Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAS 1930
CrossesCave Creek
Location4 Mile S Homberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.26288, -88.52649
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1930 over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1930 over Cave 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 1930 over Cave Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1930 over Cave Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAS 1930 over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.