FAS-805 over Racoon Creek
PoorLawrence County, Illinois · 7 MI W ST Francisvle · Structure no. 051300800000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-805 over Racoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-805 over Racoon Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-805 over Racoon Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-805 over Racoon 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-805 over Racoon Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS-805 over Racoon Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-805 over Racoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.