US Bridges

Ill 1(FAP 332) over Big Creek

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · 2 MI N Marshall · Structure no. 012001300000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 1(FAP 332) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 1(FAP 332) over Big Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,252 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIll 1(FAP 332)
CrossesBig Creek
Location2 MI N Marshall
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.43403, -87.68856
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2023)
Projected traffic5,252 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 1(FAP 332) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ill 1(FAP 332) over Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 1(FAP 332) over Big Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 1(FAP 332) over Big Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 1(FAP 332) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.