US Bridges

FAS-1714 over Camp Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Brownstown · Structure no. 026302000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1714 over Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1714 over Camp Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1714
CrossesCamp Creek
Location1.5 MI N Brownstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01959, -88.95619
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic714 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1714 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1714 over Camp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-1714 over Camp Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1714 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1714 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.