US Bridges

FAP 841-IL 154 over Little Beaucoup CR

Good

Perry County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 073003400000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 841-IL 154 over Little Beaucoup CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 841-IL 154 over Little Beaucoup CR in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 841-IL 154
CrossesLittle Beaucoup CR
Location1.2 MI W US 51
RouteState Highway 154
CountyPerry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.08283, -89.26536
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-IL 154 over Little Beaucoup CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 841-IL 154 over Little Beaucoup CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 841-IL 154 over Little Beaucoup CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 841-IL 154 over Little Beaucoup CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 841-IL 154 over Little Beaucoup CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.