US Bridges

FAS-802 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Richland County, Illinois · 1 MI NE Gallagher · Structure no. 080301100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-802 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-802 over Turkey Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-802
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1 MI NE Gallagher
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.6418, -88.1482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 FAS-802 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-802 over Turkey Creek 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-802 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS-802 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-802 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.