FAS-884 over Skillet Fork
PoorWhite County, Illinois · 4 MI N Carmi · Structure no. 097300700000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 875
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-884 over Skillet Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-884 over Skillet Fork in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-884 over Skillet Fork built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-884 over Skillet Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-884 over Skillet Fork carry?
About 875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS-884 over Skillet Fork?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-884 over Skillet Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.