US Bridges

FAS-1702 (CH-11) over E Br Brushy Creek

Poor

Crawford County, Illinois · 1.75 MI E Flat Rock · Structure no. 017302100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1702 (CH-11) over E Br Brushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-1702 (CH-11) over E Br Brushy Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS-1702 (CH-11)
CrossesE Br Brushy Creek
Location1.75 MI E Flat Rock
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.89749, -87.64519
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1702 (CH-11) over E Br Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1702 (CH-11) over E Br Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1702 (CH-11) over E Br Brushy Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1702 (CH-11) over E Br Brushy Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1702 (CH-11) over E Br Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.