US Bridges

Bluff Rd/ FAS 1857 over Fults Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Illinois · 0.5 Mi.Se of Fults · Structure no. 067311800000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Rd/ FAS 1857 over Fults Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bluff Rd/ FAS 1857 over Fults Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Rd/ FAS 1857
CrossesFults Creek
Location0.5 Mi.Se of Fults
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.16493, -90.20512
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bluff Rd/ FAS 1857 over Fults Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Rd/ FAS 1857 over Fults Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Rd/ FAS 1857 over Fults Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Rd/ FAS 1857 over Fults Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Rd/ FAS 1857 over Fults Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.