US Bridges

FAS 938 over Limekiln Slough

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · 6.5 MI E of Ullin · Structure no. 077308700000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 938 over Limekiln Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 938 over Limekiln Slough in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 938
CrossesLimekiln Slough
Location6.5 MI E of Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPulaski County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.26888, -89.06956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 938 over Limekiln Slough built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 938 over Limekiln Slough 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 938 over Limekiln Slough carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 938 over Limekiln Slough?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 938 over Limekiln Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.