US Bridges

FAS 1916 over Beaucoup Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · 3 MI N of FAP686-IL4 · Structure no. 039318200000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1916 over Beaucoup Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1916 over Beaucoup Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1916
CrossesBeaucoup Creek
Location3 MI N of FAP686-IL4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.90812, -89.37559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1916 over Beaucoup Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1916 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1916 over Beaucoup Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1916 over Beaucoup Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1916 over Beaucoup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.