US Bridges

FAS 737/SEILER Rd. over Honeycut Branch

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.2 MI W Fosterburgm · Structure no. 060322500000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 737/SEILER Rd. over Honeycut Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 737/SEILER Rd. over Honeycut Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 48 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 5 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 737/SEILER Rd.
CrossesHoneycut Branch
Location1.2 MI W Fosterburgm
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97287, -90.10493
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic508 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$527.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 737/SEILER Rd. over Honeycut Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAS 737/SEILER Rd. over Honeycut Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 737/SEILER Rd. over Honeycut Branch carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 737/SEILER Rd. over Honeycut Branch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 737/SEILER Rd. over Honeycut Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.