FAI-70 over Owl Creek
FairFayette County, Illinois · .5 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026200000000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-70 over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAI-70 over Owl Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,602 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-70 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-70 over Owl 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAI-70 over Owl Creek carry?
About 25,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is FAI-70 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).
Who owns FAI-70 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.