US Bridges

FAS-819 over Trib Casey Fork

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Texico · Structure no. 041500100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-819 over Trib Casey Fork is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-819 over Trib 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS-819
CrossesTrib Casey Fork
Location0.5 MI E Texico
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.43818, -88.88619
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 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 Trib Casey Fork built?

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

What condition is FAS-819 over Trib Casey Fork 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is FAS-819 over Trib Casey Fork?

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

Who owns FAS-819 over Trib Casey Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.