US Bridges

FAS-1702(FLAT Rk R over Brushy Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W Flat Rock · Structure no. 017200500000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1702(FLAT Rk R over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-1702(FLAT Rk R over Brushy Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1702(FLAT Rk R
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.2 MI W Flat Rock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.90039, -87.6823
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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-1702(FLAT Rk R over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1702(FLAT Rk R over Brushy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1702(FLAT Rk R over Brushy Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1702(FLAT Rk R over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS-1702(FLAT Rk R over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.