FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Creek
FairFayette County, Illinois · 2.6 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026004600000000
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 1,530 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane 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 FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.