US Bridges

FAS 892 over Little Eagle CR

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 1.75 MI W Leamington · Structure no. 030310100000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 892 over Little Eagle CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 892 over Little Eagle CR in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 892
CrossesLittle Eagle CR
Location1.75 MI W Leamington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.64352, -88.34332
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks18%
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

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 892 over Little Eagle CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 892 over Little Eagle CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 892 over Little Eagle CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 892 over Little Eagle CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 892 over Little Eagle CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.