US Bridges

FAS-801 over Brushy Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · West Edge Birds · Structure no. 051300200000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-801 over Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-801 over Brushy Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS-801
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationWest Edge Birds
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83708, -87.67528
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-801 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-801 over Brushy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-801 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS-801 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-801 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.