US Bridges

FAP-750 (ILL-185) over E Fk Kaskaskia Rv

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · W I-57 Int · Structure no. 026201000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-750 (ILL-185) over E Fk Kaskaskia Rv is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-750 (ILL-185) over E Fk Kaskaskia Rv in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-750 (ILL-185)
CrossesE Fk Kaskaskia Rv
LocationW I-57 Int
RouteState Highway 185
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.83933, -88.79057
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-750 (ILL-185) over E Fk Kaskaskia Rv built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-750 (ILL-185) over E Fk Kaskaskia Rv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-750 (ILL-185) over E Fk Kaskaskia Rv carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP-750 (ILL-185) over E Fk Kaskaskia Rv?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns FAP-750 (ILL-185) over E Fk Kaskaskia Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.