US Bridges

FAS 938-CH 7 over Trib of Cache River

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · 0.5 MI SE of Ullin · Structure no. 077311400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 938-CH 7 over Trib of Cache River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 938-CH 7 over Trib of Cache River in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 938-CH 7
CrossesTrib of Cache River
Location0.5 MI SE of Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.27212, -89.17741
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-CH 7 over Trib of Cache River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 938-CH 7 over Trib of Cache River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 938-CH 7 over Trib of Cache River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 938-CH 7 over Trib of Cache River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 938-CH 7 over Trib of Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.