US Bridges

FAS 799 (ch 3) over Little Wabash River

Good

Clay County, Illinois · 0.5 Mi. E. Louisvill · Structure no. 013325000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
627 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 799 (ch 3) over Little Wabash River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying FAS 799 (ch 3) over Little Wabash River in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 799 (ch 3)
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.5 Mi. E. Louisvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77588, -88.49146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length627 ft (191.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic960 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 799 (ch 3) over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 799 (ch 3) over Little Wabash River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 799 (ch 3) over Little Wabash River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 799 (ch 3) over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 799 (ch 3) over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.