FAS 881 over Bear Creek
FairWhite County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Norris City · Structure no. 097327100000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 881 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 881 over Bear Creek in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 881 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 881 over Bear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 881 over Bear Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS 881 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 881 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.