US Bridges

FAS 1857 over Trib to Fults Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · Sec 36 CH.3 · Structure no. 067313100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1857 over Trib to Fults Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1857 over Trib to Fults Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 1857
CrossesTrib to Fults Creek
LocationSec 36 CH.3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.14391, -90.16598
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic254 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 1857 over Trib to Fults Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1857 over Trib to Fults 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 Trib to Fults Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1857 over Trib to Fults Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1857 over Trib to Fults Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.