FAI-57 NB over Green Creek
PoorEffingham County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Shelby C L · Structure no. 025000300000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-57 NB over Green Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 NB over Green Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,282 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-57 NB over Green Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is FAI-57 NB over Green Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does FAI-57 NB over Green Creek carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FAI-57 NB over Green Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-57 NB over Green Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.