US Bridges

Butler RD over Brier Creek

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 1.3 M S US 45 · Structure no. 083324100000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler RD over Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butler RD over Brier Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesButler RD
CrossesBrier Creek
Location1.3 M S US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.69819, -88.55936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Butler RD over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler RD over Brier 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Butler RD over Brier Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Butler RD over Brier Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Butler RD over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.