US Bridges

FAS-795 over Skillet Fork Creek

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 1 MI W Helm · Structure no. 061301100000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
269 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-795 over Skillet Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS-795 over Skillet Fork Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-795
CrossesSkillet Fork Creek
Location1 MI W Helm
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.51951, -88.72773
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-795 over Skillet Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-795 over Skillet Fork Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-795 over Skillet Fork Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS-795 over Skillet Fork Creek?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-795 over Skillet Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.