US Bridges

FAS 800 over Emmons Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Mt. Erie · Structure no. 096500900000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 800 over Emmons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 800 over Emmons Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 800
CrossesEmmons Creek
Location1.5 MI W Mt. Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.51112, -88.26692
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 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic816 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Emmons Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 800 over Emmons 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 800 over Emmons Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 800 over Emmons Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 800 over Emmons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.