FAP-322 (US-51) over Ash Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 3.8 MI S Shelby C L · Structure no. 026009500000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-322 (US-51) over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-322 (US-51) over Ash Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,754 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAP-322 (US-51) over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP-322 (US-51) over Ash Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.
How much traffic does FAP-322 (US-51) over Ash Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FAP-322 (US-51) over Ash Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-322 (US-51) over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.