US Bridges

Monroe Street 3100 over Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · Farina · Structure no. 026600100000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street 3100 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Monroe Street 3100 over Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe Street 3100
CrossesCreek
LocationFarina
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83481, -88.77903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic255 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street 3100 over Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street 3100 over 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 Monroe Street 3100 over Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street 3100 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street 3100 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.