FAS 875 over Middle Fork Creek
PoorFranklin County, Illinois · .5 MI N of Macedonia · Structure no. 028328300000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 875 over Middle Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 875 over Middle Fork Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 875 over Middle Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 875 over Middle Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 875 over Middle Fork Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FAS 875 over Middle Fork Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 875 over Middle Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.