US Bridges

FAS-716 over Trib Big Riley Run

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 MI S Wrights Coner · Structure no. 026501300000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-716 over Trib Big Riley Run is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-716 over Trib Big Riley Run in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-716
CrossesTrib Big Riley Run
Location1 MI S Wrights Coner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.1124, -88.86199
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic714 by 2046
Trucks12%
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-716 over Trib Big Riley Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-716 over Trib Big Riley Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-716 over Trib Big Riley Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS-716 over Trib Big Riley Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns FAS-716 over Trib Big Riley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.