FAI-57 SB over Dismal Creek
FairFayette County, Illinois · 5.5 MI N Farina Int · Structure no. 026008300000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-57 SB over Dismal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 SB over Dismal Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,557 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAI-57 SB over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-57 SB over Dismal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAI-57 SB over Dismal Creek carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.
How long is FAI-57 SB over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-57 SB over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.