US Bridges

FAS-888 over Trib Little Wabash

Fair

White County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NW Herald · Structure no. 097320500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-888 over Trib Little Wabash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-888 over Trib Little Wabash in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS-888
CrossesTrib Little Wabash
Location0.5 MI NW Herald
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.96973, -88.18382
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-888 over Trib Little Wabash built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-888 over Trib Little Wabash 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-888 over Trib Little Wabash carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-888 over Trib Little Wabash?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-888 over Trib Little Wabash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.