US Bridges

FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2 MI W Walpole · Structure no. 033313700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS-881
CrossesTrib Rector Creek
Location2 MI W Walpole
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.93594, -88.59205
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-881 over Trib Rector Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-881 over Trib Rector 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.