US Bridges

FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Sandy Run Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 2 MI E Bluff City · Structure no. 026009100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Sandy Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Sandy Run Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-750 (ILL-185)
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location2 MI E Bluff City
RouteState Highway 185
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.96718, -89.00717
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Sandy Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.