US Bridges

FAS 868 (ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Illinois · 3.5M E of Ewing · Structure no. 028328900000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 868 (ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 868 (ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 89 years old, older 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 868 (ewing Rd)
CrossesSugar Camp Creek
Location3.5M E of Ewing
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.08309, -88.77686
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 868 (ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAS 868 (ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp 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 868 (ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 868 (ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 868 (ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.