US Bridges

FAS1881-VALIER Pat over Andy Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · FAS 1881 Ov Andy CR · Structure no. 028301700000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1881-VALIER Pat over Andy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS1881-VALIER Pat over Andy Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAS1881-VALIER Pat
CrossesAndy Creek
LocationFAS 1881 Ov Andy CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02367, -89.03986
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAS1881-VALIER Pat over Andy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1881-VALIER Pat over Andy 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS1881-VALIER Pat over Andy Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS1881-VALIER Pat over Andy Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1881-VALIER Pat over Andy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.