US Bridges

Falcon Road over Beaucoup Creek

Good

Perry County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W of US 51 · Structure no. 073319200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falcon Road over Beaucoup Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falcon Road over Beaucoup Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFalcon Road
CrossesBeaucoup Creek
Location1.0 MI W of US 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.19973, -89.24902
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Falcon Road over Beaucoup Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falcon Road over Beaucoup 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 2022.

How much traffic does Falcon Road over Beaucoup Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is Falcon Road over Beaucoup Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Falcon Road over Beaucoup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.