US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45) over Bishop Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 5 MI S ILL-37 JCT · Structure no. 025008000000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45) over Bishop Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-328 (US-45) over Bishop Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 48 years old, older 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,862 by 2046. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-328 (US-45)
CrossesBishop Creek
Location5 MI S ILL-37 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.94743, -88.53959
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,862 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) over Bishop 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-328 (US-45) over Bishop Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAP-328 (US-45) over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-328 (US-45) over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.