US Bridges

FAS 1900 over Little Wolf Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 4 MI NW Pulleys Mill · Structure no. 100301200000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1900 over Little Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1900 over Little Wolf Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 1900
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
Location4 MI NW Pulleys Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.65181, -89.02555
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1900 over Little Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1900 over Little Wolf Creek 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 1900 over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1900 over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1900 over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.