US Bridges

FAS-815 over French Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · 1 MI W Grayville · Structure no. 097300300000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-815 over French Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS-815 over French Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS-815
CrossesFrench Creek
Location1 MI W Grayville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.25626, -88.02091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks16%
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-815 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-815 over French 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 French Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS-815 over French Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-815 over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.