US Bridges

FAS-1884 over Trib Butter Creek

Fair

Edwards County, Illinois · 2 MI S Albion · Structure no. 024300700000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1884 over Trib Butter Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS-1884 over Trib Butter Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-1884
CrossesTrib Butter Creek
Location2 MI S Albion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34971, -88.07585
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks5%
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-1884 over Trib Butter Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1884 over Trib Butter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-1884 over Trib Butter Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1884 over Trib Butter Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1884 over Trib Butter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.