US Bridges

FAS-801 over Taylor Ditch

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 6 MI E Birds · Structure no. 051500000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-801 over Taylor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-801 over Taylor Ditch in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-801
CrossesTaylor Ditch
Location6 MI E Birds
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.83051, -87.56347
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 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-801 over Taylor Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-801 over Taylor Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-801 over Taylor Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS-801 over Taylor Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS-801 over Taylor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.