US Bridges

FAU 8413 (US-40) over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 0.25 Mi. W 600E RD · Structure no. 026008600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8413 (US-40) over Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 8413 (US-40) over Raccoon Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,468 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8413 (US-40)
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.25 Mi. W 600E RD
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.96959, -89.13819
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,468 by 2046
Trucks30%
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 FAU 8413 (US-40) over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8413 (US-40) over Raccoon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8413 (US-40) over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8413 (US-40) over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8413 (US-40) over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.