US Bridges

FAU-8417 & 8427 over Creek

Good

Fayette County, Illinois · Vandalia · Structure no. 026601200000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-8417 & 8427 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU-8417 & 8427 over Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU-8417 & 8427
CrossesCreek
LocationVandalia
Coordinates38.96374, -89.09604
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2023)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU-8417 & 8427 over Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-8417 & 8427 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU-8417 & 8427 over Creek carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU-8417 & 8427 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-8417 & 8427 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.