US Bridges

FAS-795 over Dry Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 2 MI E Johnsonville · Structure no. 096500100000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-795 over Dry Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS-795 over Dry Fork in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-795
CrossesDry Fork
Location2 MI E Johnsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.51706, -88.50146
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2046
Trucks15%
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-795 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-795 over Dry Fork 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-795 over Dry Fork carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS-795 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-795 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.