US Bridges

FAS 811 over Fordice Creek

Good

Wabash County, Illinois · 2 MI So Gards Point · Structure no. 093312300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 811 over Fordice Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 811 over Fordice Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 811
CrossesFordice Creek
Location2 MI So Gards Point
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.4472, -87.91105
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 811 over Fordice Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 811 over Fordice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 811 over Fordice Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 811 over Fordice Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 811 over Fordice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.