US Bridges

FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 2 MI S Orchardville · Structure no. 096500300000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS-2818
CrossesSkillet Fork
Location2 MI S Orchardville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47434, -88.65213
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic867 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-2818 over Skillet Fork built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS-2818 over Skillet Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.