FAS-801 over Mad Creek
PoorLawrence County, Illinois · 1 MI E Chauncey · Structure no. 051312500000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-801 over Mad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-801 over Mad Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-801 over Mad Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-801 over Mad 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 2025.
How much traffic does FAS-801 over Mad Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FAS-801 over Mad Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-801 over Mad Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.