US Bridges

FAP-322 (US-51) over Hickory Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S US-40 · Structure no. 026003700000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
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 Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP-322 (US-51) over Hickory Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-322 (US-51)
CrossesHickory Creek
Location3.5 MI S US-40
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.90708, -89.08565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$905,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-322 (US-51) over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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

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

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.