US Bridges

FAS-1899 over Trib Wheeler Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2MI S Thackery · Structure no. 033500700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1899 over Trib Wheeler Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS-1899 over Trib Wheeler Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-1899
CrossesTrib Wheeler Creek
Location2MI S Thackery
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.0926, -88.45834
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1899 over Trib Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1899 over Trib Wheeler 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1899 over Trib Wheeler Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1899 over Trib Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1899 over Trib Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.