FAS-801 over Brushy Fork System
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Illinois · East Edge Birds · Structure no. 051300300000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-801 over Brushy Fork System is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-801 over Brushy Fork System in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 116 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-801 over Brushy Fork System built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is FAS-801 over Brushy Fork System 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-801 over Brushy Fork System carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FAS-801 over Brushy Fork System?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-801 over Brushy Fork System?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.