US Bridges

FAP 828 over Spring Point Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Illinois · .5 MI N Effham Line · Structure no. 018005700000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 828 over Spring Point Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP 828 over Spring Point Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 44 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,756 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 828
CrossesSpring Point Creek
Location.5 MI N Effham Line
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.17988, -88.37758
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2021)
Projected traffic2,756 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$549,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 828 over Spring Point Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FAP 828 over Spring Point 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 828 over Spring Point Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FAP 828 over Spring Point Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 828 over Spring Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.