US Bridges

FAS 2904 over Little Saline Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Pulleys Mill · Structure no. 100312600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2904 over Little Saline Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2904 over Little Saline Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,889 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 2904
CrossesLittle Saline Creek
Location2 MI NE Pulleys Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.62043, -88.96768
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2021)
Projected traffic3,889 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2904 over Little Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2904 over Little Saline 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2904 over Little Saline Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2904 over Little Saline Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2904 over Little Saline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.