US Bridges

FAS-819 over Casey Fork

Poor

Jefferson County, Illinois · Texico · Structure no. 041320600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-819 over Casey Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-819 over Casey Fork in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-819
CrossesCasey Fork
LocationTexico
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.43946, -88.8993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks6%
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-819 over Casey Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-819 over Casey Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-819 over Casey Fork carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS-819 over Casey Fork?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-819 over Casey Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.