FAP-327 (US-50) over Raccoon Creek
FairClay County, Illinois · 3 MI W JCT US-45N · Structure no. 013002800000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-327 (US-50) over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-327 (US-50) over Raccoon Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-327 (US-50) over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is FAP-327 (US-50) over Raccoon 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAP-327 (US-50) over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FAP-327 (US-50) over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-327 (US-50) over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.