US Bridges

FAP 328/ US 45 over Lucas Creek

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · .2 MI S Effingham Cl · Structure no. 013003900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 328/ US 45 over Lucas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 328/ US 45 over Lucas Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 328/ US 45
CrossesLucas Creek
Location.2 MI S Effingham Cl
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.91123, -88.521
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 328/ US 45 over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 328/ US 45 over Lucas 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 328/ US 45 over Lucas Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 328/ US 45 over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 328/ US 45 over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.