US Bridges

FAS 2943 over Miller Creek

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · E.Corp Limit Theres · Structure no. 002304400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2943 over Miller Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 2943 over Miller Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 2943
CrossesMiller Creek
LocationE.Corp Limit Theres
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.22262, -89.43987
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2943 over Miller 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2943 over Miller Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2943 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2943 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.