US Bridges

FAS-1884 over Stinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NW Grayville · Structure no. 024300800000000

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1884 over Stinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1884 over Stinking Creek in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 116 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1884
CrossesStinking Creek
Location4.5 MI NW Grayville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdwards County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.28691, -88.0766
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is FAS-1884 over Stinking 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 Stinking Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1884 over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1884 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.