US Bridges

FAS-800 over Crawfish Lateral

Fair

Wabash County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Greathouse · Structure no. 093500000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-800 over Crawfish Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-800 over Crawfish Lateral in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-800
CrossesCrawfish Lateral
Location0.5 MI E Greathouse
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabash County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.53967, -87.80777
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-800 over Crawfish Lateral built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-800 over Crawfish Lateral 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-800 over Crawfish Lateral carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS-800 over Crawfish Lateral?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns FAS-800 over Crawfish Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.