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FAP 781 over Hickory Creek

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · .5 MI W Il 49 · Structure no. 040200900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 781 over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 781 over Hickory Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 781
CrossesHickory Creek
Location.5 MI W Il 49
RouteState Highway 33
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01029, -88.03016
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 781 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 781 over Hickory 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 781 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAP 781 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 781 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.