US Bridges

FAS 651 over Mitchell Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · 3 Mi. E Herrick · Structure no. 026346300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 651 over Mitchell Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 651 over Mitchell Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 651
CrossesMitchell Creek
Location3 Mi. E Herrick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.21651, -88.92358
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic816 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 651 over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 651 over Mitchell 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 651 over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 651 over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 651 over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.