US Bridges

FAS 1806 - Il 250 over Shirley Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · Sumner · Structure no. 051006200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1806 - Il 250 over Shirley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1806 - Il 250 over Shirley Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1806 - Il 250
CrossesShirley Creek
LocationSumner
RouteState Highway 250
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.71986, -87.86208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAS 1806 - Il 250 over Shirley Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1806 - Il 250 over Shirley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1806 - Il 250 over Shirley Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1806 - Il 250 over Shirley Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1806 - Il 250 over Shirley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.