FAS 946 over Black Creek
GoodAlexander County, Illinois · 1.3 MI S Olive Br · Structure no. 002307200000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 946 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 946 over Black Creek in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 946 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 946 over Black 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 946 over Black Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS 946 over Black Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 946 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.