US Bridges

FAS 945 over Trib Sexton Creek

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · 5 MI E of Mcclure · Structure no. 002300600000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 945 over Trib Sexton Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 945 over Trib Sexton Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 945
CrossesTrib Sexton Creek
Location5 MI E of Mcclure
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.29862, -89.36437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 945 over Trib Sexton Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 945 over Trib Sexton 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 945 over Trib Sexton Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 945 over Trib Sexton Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 945 over Trib Sexton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.