US Bridges

FAS 1808/FR 550 over Stream

Poor

Lawrence County, Illinois · JCT SBI-12 & US-50B · Structure no. 051004600000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1808/FR 550 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1808/FR 550 over Stream in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1808/FR 550
CrossesStream
LocationJCT SBI-12 & US-50B
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.69568, -87.55391
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1808/FR 550 over Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1808/FR 550 over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1808/FR 550 over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1808/FR 550 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1808/FR 550 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.