US Bridges

FAS 2943 over Brownsville Creek

Good

Alexander County, Illinois · NW1/4 SEC14 T15S R3W · Structure no. 002303500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2943 over Brownsville Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 2943 over Brownsville Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 2943
CrossesBrownsville Creek
LocationNW1/4 SEC14 T15S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.21873, -89.40953
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 2943 over Brownsville Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2943 over Brownsville 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2943 over Brownsville Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2943 over Brownsville Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2943 over Brownsville Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.