US Bridges

FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Little Hickory Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 7.5 MI SE US 40 · Structure no. 026009700000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Little Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Little Hickory Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 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)
CrossesLittle Hickory Creek
Location7.5 MI SE US 40
RouteState Highway 185
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.92441, -88.89917
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic918 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 Little Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Little Hickory 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Little Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Little Hickory Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-750 (ILL-185) over Little Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.