FAI-70 over Big Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E Fayette C L · Structure no. 025200000000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-70 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAI-70 over Big Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,758 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-70 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-70 over Big 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FAI-70 over Big Creek carry?
About 23,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is FAI-70 over Big Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAI-70 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.