FAS-651 over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Illinois · 4.5 MI Nne Ramsey · Structure no. 026303400000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-651 over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS-651 over Little Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS-651 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-651 over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-651 over Little Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS-651 over Little Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-651 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.