US Bridges

FAS Rt 831 over Br of Archie Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 3.5 MI NW of Oakdale · Structure no. 095312200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS Rt 831 over Br of Archie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS Rt 831 over Br of Archie Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS Rt 831
CrossesBr of Archie Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Oakdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.28142, -89.55246
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic484 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Rt 831 over Br of Archie Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS Rt 831 over Br of Archie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS Rt 831 over Br of Archie Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS Rt 831 over Br of Archie Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAS Rt 831 over Br of Archie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.