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FAP 322(US 51) over Sewer Creek

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Pana · Structure no. 011003900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 322(US 51) over Sewer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 322(US 51) over Sewer Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,889 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 322(US 51)
CrossesSewer Creek
Location1 MI S of Pana
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.36288, -89.08175
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,889 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 322(US 51) over Sewer Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 322(US 51) over Sewer 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 322(US 51) over Sewer Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP 322(US 51) over Sewer Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 322(US 51) over Sewer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.