US Bridges

FAS 1714 over Big Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 7.9 MI N Brownstown · Structure no. 026344900000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1714 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1714 over Big Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 1714
CrossesBig Creek
Location7.9 MI N Brownstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.11378, -88.955
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic281 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1714 over Big 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1714 over Big Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1714 over Big Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1714 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.