US Bridges

FAS-715 over Sandy Run

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 2 MI S Brownstown · Structure no. 026300500000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-715 over Sandy Run is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS-715 over Sandy Run in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-715
CrossesSandy Run
Location2 MI S Brownstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.96151, -88.95152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic408 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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-715 over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FAS-715 over Sandy Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-715 over Sandy Run carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-715 over Sandy Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-715 over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.