US Bridges

FAS-801 over Embarrass River

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 4.5 MI E Birds · Structure no. 051300100000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-801 over Embarrass River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-801 over Embarrass River in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-801
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location4.5 MI E Birds
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.83487, -87.75767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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-801 over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-801 over Embarrass River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-801 over Embarrass River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS-801 over Embarrass River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-801 over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.