US Bridges

FAP-327 (US-50) over Nickelson Creek

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · 3 MI E Marion CO LN · Structure no. 013200800000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327 (US-50) over Nickelson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP-327 (US-50) over Nickelson Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long.

CarriesFAP-327 (US-50)
CrossesNickelson Creek
Location3 MI E Marion CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.65147, -88.64352
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks28%
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-327 (US-50) over Nickelson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns FAP-327 (US-50) over Nickelson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.