US Bridges

FAS-712 over Little Moccasin CR

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Wrights Cn · Structure no. 026501100000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-712 over Little Moccasin CR is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-712 over Little Moccasin CR in Fayette 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS-712
CrossesLittle Moccasin CR
Location1.5 MI E Wrights Cn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.12626, -88.83445
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks18%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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-712 over Little Moccasin CR built?

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

What condition is FAS-712 over Little Moccasin CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-712 over Little Moccasin CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS-712 over Little Moccasin CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns FAS-712 over Little Moccasin CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.