FAU-8715(OLD-15) over Seven Mile Creek
FairJefferson County, Illinois · 1 MI E Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041009800000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU-8715(OLD-15) over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU-8715(OLD-15) over Seven Mile Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-8715(OLD-15) over Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU-8715(OLD-15) over Seven Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FAU-8715(OLD-15) over Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 2,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAU-8715(OLD-15) over Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAU-8715(OLD-15) over Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.