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FAS 1751(US-40) over Lick Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026004300000000

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1751(US-40) over Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1751(US-40) over Lick Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 82 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1751(US-40)
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.5 MI E Bond CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.93362, -89.2363
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 1751(US-40) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAS 1751(US-40) over Lick 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 FAS 1751(US-40) over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1751(US-40) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1751(US-40) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.