US Bridges

Il 149-FAP 873 over Beaucoup Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · 3.3 MI W Desoto · Structure no. 039006400000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 149-FAP 873 over Beaucoup Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 149-FAP 873 over Beaucoup Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 149-FAP 873
CrossesBeaucoup Creek
Location3.3 MI W Desoto
RouteState Highway 149
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.79052, -89.2932
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span167 ft (51 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 149-FAP 873 over Beaucoup Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 149-FAP 873 over Beaucoup 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 149-FAP 873 over Beaucoup Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 149-FAP 873 over Beaucoup Creek?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (51 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 149-FAP 873 over Beaucoup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.