US Bridges

FAP-327 (US-50) over Stream

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · Intersection US-45N · Structure no. 013200000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327 (US-50) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-327 (US-50) over Stream in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAP-327 (US-50)
CrossesStream
LocationIntersection US-45N
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates38.68036, -88.50787
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-327 (US-50) over Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-327 (US-50) over Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-327 (US-50) over Stream carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAP-327 (US-50) over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAP-327 (US-50) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.