US Bridges

Fahey Hollow RD over Kerfoot Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · NE-4-T25NR4W · Structure no. 090603700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fahey Hollow RD over Kerfoot Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fahey Hollow RD over Kerfoot Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFahey Hollow RD
CrossesKerfoot Creek
LocationNE-4-T25NR4W
Coordinates40.66042, -89.55546
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fahey Hollow RD over Kerfoot Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fahey Hollow RD over Kerfoot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fahey Hollow RD over Kerfoot Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Fahey Hollow RD over Kerfoot Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fahey Hollow RD over Kerfoot Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.