US Bridges

FAS 940 over Big Creek #2

Good

Pulaski County, Illinois · 1 MI W Perks · Structure no. 077312000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 940 over Big Creek #2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 940 over Big Creek #2 in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 940
CrossesBig Creek #2
Location1 MI W Perks
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.31505, -89.09887
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 940 over Big Creek #2 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 940 over Big Creek #2 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 940 over Big Creek #2 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 940 over Big Creek #2?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 940 over Big Creek #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.