FAS-801 over Sugar Creek
PoorLawrence County, Illinois · 4 MI E Birds · Structure no. 051300500000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-801 over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS-801 over Sugar Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-801 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is FAS-801 over Sugar Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-801 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS-801 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-801 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.