US Bridges

FAP-322 (US-51) over Ramsey Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 8.5 MI S Shelby C L · Structure no. 026002800000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-322 (US-51) over Ramsey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-322 (US-51) over Ramsey Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,621 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-322 (US-51)
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location8.5 MI S Shelby C L
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.10243, -89.08785
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,621 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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-322 (US-51) over Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FAP-322 (US-51) over Ramsey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-322 (US-51) over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAP-322 (US-51) over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-322 (US-51) over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.