US Bridges

FAS-815 over Little Wabash

Fair

White County, Illinois · 6 MI W Grayville · Structure no. 097300100000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-815 over Little Wabash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-815 over Little Wabash in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-815
CrossesLittle Wabash
Location6 MI W Grayville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.25364, -88.10787
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-815 over Little Wabash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-815 over Little Wabash 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-815 over Little Wabash carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FAS-815 over Little Wabash?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-815 over Little Wabash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.