US Bridges

FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Walpole · Structure no. 033500200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek is a concrete continuous culvert 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS-881
CrossesTrib Rector Creek
Location0.5 MI W Walpole
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.93596, -88.56372
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks13%
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-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 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS-881 over Trib Rector Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.