FAU-8430 over Bear Creek
GoodFayette County, Illinois · 1/4 M. W US 51 · Structure no. 026601300000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU-8430 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-8430 over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU-8430 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU-8430 over Bear 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-8430 over Bear Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAU-8430 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAU-8430 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.