US Bridges

FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Little Wabash River

Fair

White County, Illinois · Carmi · Structure no. 097000800000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
492 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Little Wabash River in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2046. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-332 (ILL-1)
CrossesLittle Wabash River
LocationCarmi
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.09296, -88.15531
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2023)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Little Wabash River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Little Wabash River carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.