FAS-1818 over Little Wabash River
FairWhite County, Illinois · 2 MI S Carmi · Structure no. 097315200000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 536 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-1818 over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1818 over Little Wabash River in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-1818 over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-1818 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAS-1818 over Little Wabash River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS-1818 over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-1818 over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.