US Bridges

FAP 841-ILL 154 over Reese Creek

Good

Perry County, Illinois · 1.2 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 073002700000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 841-ILL 154 over Reese Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 841-ILL 154 over Reese Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAP 841-ILL 154
CrossesReese Creek
Location1.2 MI E of US 51
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates38.08287, -89.21964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 FAP 841-ILL 154 over Reese Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FAP 841-ILL 154 over Reese 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 841-ILL 154 over Reese Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP 841-ILL 154 over Reese Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 841-ILL 154 over Reese Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.