Ch 4 over Bushy Fork Creek
FairScott County, Illinois · 6.5 MI E Winchester · Structure no. 086301600000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 4 over Bushy Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 4 over Bushy Fork Creek in Scott 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ch 4 over Bushy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 4 over Bushy Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 4 over Bushy Fork Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ch 4 over Bushy Fork Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 4 over Bushy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.