FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Little Creek
FairLee County, Illinois · W Sauk Val. College · Structure no. 052006400000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Little Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Little 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Little Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Little Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 561-IL 2 EB over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.