US Bridges

FAS 806 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 8.5 Mi. S Bridgeport · Structure no. 051331000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 806 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 806 over Raccoon Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 806
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location8.5 Mi. S Bridgeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.58061, -87.75978
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 806 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 806 over Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 806 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 806 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 806 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.