US Bridges

FAS-882 over Ferguson Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 1.75 MI W Blairsvill · Structure no. 033300500000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-882 over Ferguson Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS-882 over Ferguson Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-882
CrossesFerguson Creek
Location1.75 MI W Blairsvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.16858, -88.49655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks24%
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-882 over Ferguson Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FAS-882 over Ferguson Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-882 over Ferguson Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FAS-882 over Ferguson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-882 over Ferguson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.