US Bridges

FAU 8390 over Little Wabash River

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NW Effingham · Structure no. 025322000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8390 over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 8390 over Little Wabash River in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 8390
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.5 MI NW Effingham
Coordinates39.13648, -88.5791
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAU 8390 over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8390 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 8390 over Little Wabash River carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8390 over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8390 over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.