US Bridges

FAS 1857 over Maeystown Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 1.5 M SW O Maeystown · Structure no. 067311100000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1857 over Maeystown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1857 over Maeystown Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1857
CrossesMaeystown Creek
Location1.5 M SW O Maeystown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.21409, -90.2654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic367 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1857 over Maeystown Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1857 over Maeystown 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1857 over Maeystown Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1857 over Maeystown Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1857 over Maeystown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.