US Bridges

FAS-885 over Little Wabash River

Fair

White County, Illinois · 4 MI W Crossville · Structure no. 097315500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-885 over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-885 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS-885
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location4 MI W Crossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.16789, -88.14639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-885 over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-885 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-885 over Little Wabash River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS-885 over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-885 over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.