US Bridges

FAS 888 over M.Fork Cypress Creek

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 3.65 MI N Ill 13 · Structure no. 030311600000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 888 over M.Fork Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 888 over M.Fork Cypress Creek in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 888
CrossesM.Fork Cypress Creek
Location3.65 MI N Ill 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.76593, -88.18321
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (129 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 888 over M.Fork Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 888 over M.Fork Cypress Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 888 over M.Fork Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 888 over M.Fork Cypress Creek?

The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 888 over M.Fork Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.