US Bridges

FAI-57 NB over Dismal Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 5.5 MI N Farina Int · Structure no. 026008400000000

Built
1970
55 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 NB over Dismal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-57 NB over Dismal Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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).

Location

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CarriesFAI-57 NB
CrossesDismal Creek
Location5.5 MI N Farina Int
RouteInterstate 57
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.90285, -88.70739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2023)
Projected traffic10,557 by 2046
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI-57 NB over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-57 NB 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 NB over Dismal Creek carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is FAI-57 NB 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 NB over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.