US Bridges

FAP-322 (US-51) over Old Hickory Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S US-40 · Structure no. 026003600000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-322 (US-51) over Old Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP-322 (US-51) over Old Hickory Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 104 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-322 (US-51)
CrossesOld Hickory Creek
Location2.5 MI S US-40
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.92363, -89.08538
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Old Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAP-322 (US-51) over Old Hickory 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 May 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.