FAS-888 (CH-8) over Lick Creek
FairWhite County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Herald · Structure no. 097319400000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-888 (CH-8) over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-888 (CH-8) over Lick Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-888 (CH-8) over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-888 (CH-8) over Lick 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS-888 (CH-8) over Lick Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS-888 (CH-8) over Lick Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-888 (CH-8) over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.