US Bridges

FAP-322 (US-51) over Sandy Run Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S US-40 · Structure no. 026003500000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-322 (US-51) over Sandy Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-322 (US-51) over Sandy Run Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-322 (US-51)
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location1.5 MI S US-40
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.93694, -89.08524
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,978 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FAP-322 (US-51) over Sandy Run 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 January 2024.

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

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.