US Bridges

FAS 866-CH 11 over Slades Branch

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · 1.75 MI E Il 127 · Structure no. 073315000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 866-CH 11 over Slades Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 866-CH 11 over Slades Branch in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 866-CH 11
CrossesSlades Branch
Location1.75 MI E Il 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.20059, -89.34852
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 866-CH 11 over Slades Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 866-CH 11 over Slades 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 866-CH 11 over Slades Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 866-CH 11 over Slades Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 866-CH 11 over Slades Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.