US Bridges

FAS-801 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Richland County, Illinois · 2 MI E Wakefield · Structure no. 080318200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-801 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-801 over Hurricane Creek in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS-801
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2 MI E Wakefield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83256, -88.21088
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-801 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-801 over Hurricane 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-801 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-801 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-801 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.