FAP 322-US 51 over Piles Fork Creek
GoodJackson County, Illinois · 1/4 MI N Pleasnthill · Structure no. 039202300000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 322-US 51 over Piles Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 322-US 51 over Piles Fork Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,535 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 322-US 51 over Piles Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 322-US 51 over Piles Fork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAP 322-US 51 over Piles Fork Creek carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 322-US 51 over Piles Fork Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 322-US 51 over Piles Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.