US Bridges

FAS-2871 over Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Illinois · 5 MI S Waltonville · Structure no. 041304800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2871 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-2871 over Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2871
CrossesCreek
Location5 MI S Waltonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.13696, -89.00716
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-2871 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2871 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-2871 over Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2871 over Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2871 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.