US Bridges

FAS-815 over Stinking Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · 5.75 MI W Grayville · Structure no. 097300200000000

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

About this bridge

FAS-815 over Stinking Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-815 over Stinking Creek 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS-815
CrossesStinking Creek
Location5.75 MI W Grayville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.25555, -88.10416
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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 Stinking Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS-815 over Stinking 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-815 over Stinking Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS-815 over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-815 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.