US Bridges

FAP 828 (il 121) over Long Point Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Illinois · 4.4 MI S 45 JCT · Structure no. 018006600000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 828 (il 121) over Long Point Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 828 (il 121) over Long Point Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 828 (il 121)
CrossesLong Point Creek
Location4.4 MI S 45 JCT
RouteState Highway 121
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.2971, -88.37831
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 828 (il 121) over Long Point Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 828 (il 121) over Long 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 828 (il 121) over Long Point Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 828 (il 121) over Long Point Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 828 (il 121) over Long Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.