FAU-8351 over Branch Salt Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 0.25 MI N Effingham · Structure no. 025500700000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU-8351 over Branch Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU-8351 over Branch Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU-8351 over Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU-8351 over Branch Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does FAU-8351 over Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAU-8351 over Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAU-8351 over Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.