US Bridges

FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch

Good

White County, Illinois · 2 MI E Burnt Prairie · Structure no. 097500100000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS-815
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 MI E Burnt Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.2494, -88.21486
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks26%
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-815 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-815 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.