US Bridges

FAP 328 (us 45) over Grove Creek

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Clay County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Louisville · Structure no. 013200900000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 328 (us 45) over Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 328 (us 45) over Grove Creek in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,707 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 328 (us 45)
CrossesGrove Creek
Location1.5 MI S Louisville
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.74796, -88.50798
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,707 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 328 (us 45) over Grove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 328 (us 45) over Grove Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 328 (us 45) over Grove Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns FAP 328 (us 45) over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.