US Bridges

FAS 806 (ch 8) over Stream

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 1 MI N Bridgeport · Structure no. 051502000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 806 (ch 8) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 806 (ch 8) over Stream in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 806 (ch 8)
CrossesStream
Location1 MI N Bridgeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.72905, -87.75931
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 806 (ch 8) over Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 806 (ch 8) over Stream 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 806 (ch 8) over Stream carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 806 (ch 8) over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 806 (ch 8) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.