US Bridges

FAS-883 over Lost Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E Feakeyvill · Structure no. 033301000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-883 over Lost Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-883 over Lost Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS-883
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.25 MI E Feakeyvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.98043, -88.4057
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-883 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-883 over Lost 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-883 over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS-883 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-883 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.