US Bridges

FAS-890 over Little Wabash River

Good

White County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Emma · Structure no. 097317000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
628 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-890 over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-890 over Little Wabash River in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS-890
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location1 MI SW Emma
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.96588, -88.12967
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length628 ft (191.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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-890 over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-890 over Little Wabash River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-890 over Little Wabash River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS-890 over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-890 over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.