US Bridges

FAS-651 over Little Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Ramsey · Structure no. 026326200000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 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 1920, so it is 105 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-651
CrossesLittle Creek
Location4.5 MI N Ramsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.21692, -89.09745
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-651 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-651 over Little 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-651 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.