US Bridges

FAS 2823 over Watson Creek

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W of Barnhill · Structure no. 096344900000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2823 over Watson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2823 over Watson Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2823
CrossesWatson Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Barnhill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.28434, -88.36979
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 2823 over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2823 over Watson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2823 over Watson Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2823 over Watson Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2823 over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.