US Bridges

FAS-1884 (CH-3) over Trib Little Wabash R

Fair

White County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Crossville · Structure no. 097322400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1884 (CH-3) over Trib Little Wabash R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1884 (CH-3) over Trib Little Wabash R in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS-1884 (CH-3)
CrossesTrib Little Wabash R
Location4.5 MI N Crossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.22467, -88.07224
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1884 (CH-3) over Trib Little Wabash R built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1884 (CH-3) over Trib Little Wabash R 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-1884 (CH-3) over Trib Little Wabash R carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1884 (CH-3) over Trib Little Wabash R?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1884 (CH-3) over Trib Little Wabash R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.