FAU 6889-CH 5 over Big Creek
GoodFulton County, Illinois · W 1/2-34-T7NR4E · Structure no. 029321700000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 6889-CH 5 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6889-CH 5 over Big Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 6889-CH 5 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 6889-CH 5 over Big 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does FAU 6889-CH 5 over Big Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 6889-CH 5 over Big Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 6889-CH 5 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.