US Bridges

FAS 1926 over Bradshaw Creek

Good

Union County, Illinois · 6 MI E of Cobden · Structure no. 091322000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1926 over Bradshaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1926 over Bradshaw Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1926
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location6 MI E of Cobden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.52914, -89.14904
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1926 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1926 over Bradshaw 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1926 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1926 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1926 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.